Meiklejohnian absolutism

noun

The belief, espoused by Alexander Meiklejohn, that the purpose of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution is to keep the electorate informed, thereby creating self-governance.

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Meanings

nounMeiklejohnian absolutism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe belief, espoused by Alexander Meiklejohn, that the purpose of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution is to keep the electorate informed, thereby creating self-governance.
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