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单词 unconstitutionally
释义
unconstitutionally
adverb
uk
/ʌnˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən.əl.i/us
/ʌnˌkɑːn.stɪˈtuː.ʃən.əl.i/
in a way that isunconstitutional(= notallowedby therulesofgovernment):
Acourtruledthat he hadactedunconstitutionally.
Theyclaimthat thesentenceis unconstitutionallycruelandunusual.
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unconstitutional
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  • Localactivistssaid thebillwaspassedunconstitutionally.
  • Hispunishmentwas unconstitutionallyexcessive.
  • Theybelievetheactunconstitutionallyrestrictsfreedomofspeech.
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(Definition ofunconstitutionallyfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofunconstitutionally

unconstitutionally
The statute is challenged by a landlord who has quadr upled rent in an effort to drive out existing tenants, on the ground that it isunconstitutionallyvague.
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I was somewhat horrified that my noble friend was accused of actingunconstitutionallyby tabling the amendments.
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What they cannot do is to say that we have acted irresponsibly, immoderately, orunconstitutionally.
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There cannot be a government of any party in the other place who can really complain that we haveunconstitutionallyobstructed them.
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All of that provided the means by which the islands became independentunconstitutionallyand without the people concerned being consulted.
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The first contention is that we are actingunconstitutionallyin compelling an appeal to the country.
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It would be a great want of statemanship in anybody to disregard a person because he was actingunconstitutionally.
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Then it will be used only against men actingunconstitutionally, against procedures agreed by the trade unions.
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The suggestion has been that, in our approach to some of the issues, we have been actingunconstitutionally.
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There appears little doubt that the unofficial strikers actedunconstitutionallyboth in regard to their industrial agreements and union rules.
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I say he has used them illegally andunconstitutionally.
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They have thrown this chance away and decided that they would sooner fightunconstitutionally.
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But if both have carried out a recognised procedure, there must be the ultimate sanction on the individual if he actsunconstitutionally.
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If they will not give us it constitutionally, we will take itunconstitutionally.
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The clauses have caused some of us to believe that we are being asked to actunconstitutionally.
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