nonoriginalism

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noun

A legal theory that rejects originalism and thus allows interpretations of a legal text other than those intended by its authors.

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Meanings

nounnonoriginalism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA legal theory that rejects originalism and thus allows interpretations of a legal text other than those intended by its authors.

Origin

From non- + originalism.

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APA

nonoriginalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonoriginalism

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“nonoriginalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonoriginalism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nonoriginalism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonoriginalism.

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