strict construction

noun

A narrow interpretation of a law, especially a law that contains ambiguity

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Meanings

nounstrict construction (plural strict constructions)

plural strict constructions

  1. USlawA narrow interpretation of a law, especially a law that contains ambiguity
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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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