strict constructionism

noun

A legal philosophy of judicial interpretation that requires a judge to apply the text only as it is written, without drawing inferences.

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Meanings

nounstrict constructionism (uncountable)
  1. USuncountablelawA legal philosophy of judicial interpretation that requires a judge to apply the text only as it is written, without drawing inferences.
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APA

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

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

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