Unconstitutional

Definition

When a law or government action is found to violate one or more provisions of the Constitution, it is declared unconstitutional by the courts.

Related terms

Constitutionality: The quality or state of being in accordance with constitutional principles.

Due Process Clause: A part of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments that ensures fair treatment under law.

Separation of Powers: The division of powers among different branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful.