verfassungsmäßig
Translation
constitutional, in accordance with the constitution
Examples
Das Gesetz ist verfassungsmäßig.
The law is constitutional.
Er handelte im Rahmen der verfassungsmäßigen Ordnung.
He acted within the framework of the constitutional order.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is constitutional (sth.) is constitutional The law is constitutional.
a constitutional ((noun)) a constitutional (noun) That is a constitutional government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: constitutional, legal; Antonyms: unconstitutional, anti-constitutional
Etymology
From Verfassung (constitution) + s + mäßig (in the manner of). Literally 'in a constitutional manner'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-mäßig' often means 'in accordance with' or 'like'. So, 'in accordance with the constitution'.