verfassungswidrig
Translation
unconstitutional
Examples
Das Gericht erklärte das Gesetz für verfassungswidrig.
The court declared the law unconstitutional.
Diese Maßnahme ist verfassungswidrig.
This measure is unconstitutional.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is unconstitutional (sth.) is unconstitutional This measure is unconstitutional.
to declare ((sth.)) unconstitutional The court declared the law unconstitutional.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unconstitutional, illegal; Antonyms: constitutional, legal
Etymology
From Verfassung (constitution) + s + widrig (contrary to, against). Literally 'against the constitution'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-widrig' means 'contrary to' or 'against'. Think of 'wider' as in 'against'.