ADJECTIVE
verfassungswidrig/fɛɐ̯ˈfasʊŋsˌviːdʁɪç/unconstitutional; against the constitution
verfassungswidrig is a German adjective that means unconstitutional or against the constitution. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfasʊŋsˌviːdʁɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "verfassungswidriger" and "verfassungswidrigsten".
Definitions
1.not in accordance with the constitution; unconstitutional(law, politics)
a.violating the country's constitution or basic law
Das Verbot wurde vom Gericht als verfassungswidrig eingestuft.—The ban was classified as unconstitutional by the court.
b.in legal discussions: not permitted by constitutional law
Eine verfassungswidrige Maßnahme darf nicht durchgeführt werden.—An unconstitutional measure must not be carried out.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | verfassungswidrig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | verfassungswidriger |
| Superlative | verfassungswidrigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verfassungswidrig" mean in English?
- "verfassungswidrig" means unconstitutional or against the constitution. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "verfassungswidrig"?
- "verfassungswidrig" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfasʊŋsˌviːdʁɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "verfassungswidrig"?
- The comparative of "verfassungswidrig" is "verfassungswidriger" and the superlative is "verfassungswidrigsten".
- What part of speech is "verfassungswidrig"?
- "verfassungswidrig" is a adjective in German.
