[f. as prec. + -ITY: perh. orig. after mod.F. constitutionnalité.] The quality of being in accordance with the constitution; constitutional character.
1794. J. Kent, Lect., 17 Nov., 13. This power in the Judicial, of determining the constitutionality of Laws, is necessary to preserve the equilibrium of the government, and prevent usurpations of one part upon another.
1801. Ann. Reg., 1800, 60. Solely on the ground of constitutionality.
1855. Motley, Dutch Rep., I. v. (1866), 235. The constitutionality of the edicts.
1890. Times, 14 Oct., 32. An effort to impeach the constitutionality of the execution by electricity.
