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constitutionality

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/ˌkɒn.stɪ.tjuːˈʃən.əl.ɪ.ti/ · con-sti-tu-tion-al-i-ty

The state of being in accordance with a constitution, especially regarding laws or government actions.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being in accordance with a constitution, especially regarding laws or government actions.

آئین کے مطابق ہونے کی حالت، خاص طور پر قوانین یا حکومتی اقدامات کے حوالے سے۔

آئینی حیثیت

Aini haisiyat

Synonyms

legitimacylawfulnessvalidityجوازقانونیتدرستگی

Antonyms

illegitimacyunlawfulnessinvalidityغیر قانونیغیر جوازنالائق

Common Collocations

  • test of constitutionality
  • concerns about constitutionality
  • affirm the constitutionality

Example Sentences

The court ruled on the constitutionality of the new law.

عدالت نے نئے قانون کی آئینی حیثیت پر فیصلہ دیا۔

Adalat ne naye qanoon ki aaini haisiyat par faisla diya.

Debates on the constitutionality of government actions are common.

حکومتی اقدامات کی آئینی حیثیت پر بحثیں عام ہیں۔

Hakoomati iqdamat ki aaini haisiyat par behasain aam hain.

Challenging the constitutionality of a law can lead to significant legal changes.

کسی قانون کی آئینی حیثیت کو چیلنج کرنا اہم قانونی تبدیلیوں کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

Kisi qanoon ki aaini haisiyat ko challenge karna ahem qanooni tabdeelon ka baais ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

constitution:While 'constitution' refers to the document outlining the fundamental principles, 'constitutionality' pertains to the state of being consistent with those principles.

Word Family

constitutional
adjectiveآئینی
constitution
nounآئین
constitute
verbتشکیل دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'constitution' to remember that this word relates to the legal and fundamental structure of a government.

Imagine a document with the principles of government laid out clearly.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "constitutio" — a setting up, establishing

First known use: 1830

The term 'constitutionality' evolved from the Latin word 'constitutio', which refers to the establishment or arrangement of laws and governance. It came into wider use in legal contexts in the 18th and 19th centuries as various nations began to adopt written constitutions.