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loose constructionism

loose constructionism noun: the legal philosophy that the Constitution should be read in a broad way that adapts to the changing times.

Noun

loose constructionism (uncountable)

  1. (US) The legal philosophy that the Constitution should be read in a broad way that adapts to the changing times.

Questions about loose constructionism

What does loose constructionism mean?
Loose constructionism means the legal philosophy that the Constitution should be read in a broad way that adapts to the changing times.
What part of speech is loose constructionism?
Loose constructionism is a noun.

Words near loose constructionism in the dictionary

  1. loose cannons
  2. loose change
  3. loose connection
  4. loose connections
  5. loose construction
  6. loose constructionism
  7. loose constructionist
  8. loose constructions
  9. loose coupling
  10. loose couplings
  11. loose edge

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