The phrase
"unconstitutional use" refers to a situation where something is being done or applied in a way that goes against the rules and principles outlined in a country's constitution. It means that the action or use being carried out is considered illegal and prohibited by the constitution.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«unconstitutional»
«use»
Sentences with «unconstitutional use»
- It consequently held unconstitutional the use of race - based «targets» to govern admission to magnet schools. (caselaw.findlaw.com)
- THE TIMES ENDORSES DE BLASIO: «Mr. de Blasio is right on public safety, and on the need to rein in the Police Department's unconstitutional use of stop - and - frisk tactics... (politico.com)
- He can no longer distinguish Romneycare from Obamacare on the grounds that one is a legitimate use of state power and the other is is an unconstitutional use of federal power. (firstthings.com)
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