loose constructions

A form of loose construction — a broad interpretation of the Constitution, especially one strays from literal, textualist meaning and adapts to evolving circumstances

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of loose construction
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APA

loose constructions. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/loose%20constructions

MLA

“loose constructions.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/loose%20constructions. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “loose constructions,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/loose%20constructions.

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