Unconstitutional Act
/ˌʌnkənˈstɪtʃənəl ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative or governmental act that violates the constitution and is therefore legally invalid.
The court declared the law an unconstitutional act and struck it down.
Forms
- unconstitutional act
- unconstitutional acts
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Commentary
The term highlights the supremacy of constitutional norms over ordinary laws or acts; courts typically use judicial review to identify such acts.
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