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loose constructions

loose constructions is the plural of loose construction.

Meaning of loose construction

Noun

loose construction (plural loose constructions)

  1. (US) a broad interpretation of the Constitution, especially one strays from literal, textualist meaning and adapts to evolving circumstances

Questions about loose constructions

What is loose constructions the plural of?
Loose constructions is the plural of loose construction.

Words near loose constructions in the dictionary

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

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