unconstitutionally
adverb uk/ʌnˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən.əl.i/ us/ʌnˌkɑːn.stɪˈtuː.ʃən.əl.i/
违宪地
in a way that is unconstitutional (= not allowed by the rules of government)
A court ruled that he had acted unconstitutionally. 法院裁定他的行为违宪。
They claim that the sentence is unconstitutionally cruel and unusual. 他们声称，这项判决违反宪法，残忍而不寻常。
See: unconstitutional
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- Local activists said the bill was passed unconstitutionally.
- His punishment was unconstitutionally excessive.
- They believe the act unconstitutionally restricts freedom of speech.