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living tree doctrine

living tree doctrine proper noun: a doctrine of constitutional interpretation according to which the constitution must be read in a broad and progressive way so as to adapt it to the changing times.

Proper noun

the living tree doctrine

  1. (Canada) A doctrine of constitutional interpretation according to which the constitution must be read in a broad and progressive way so as to adapt it to the changing times.

Questions about living tree doctrine

What does living tree doctrine mean?
Living tree doctrine means a doctrine of constitutional interpretation according to which the constitution must be read in a broad and progressive way so as to adapt it to the changing times.
What part of speech is living tree doctrine?
Living tree doctrine is a proper noun.

Words near living tree doctrine in the dictionary

  1. living tissues
  2. living to fight another day
  3. living to regret
  4. living to tell the tale
  5. living together
  6. living tree doctrine
  7. living trust
  8. living trusts
  9. living under a rock
  10. living up
  11. living wage

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