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strict construction

strict construction noun: a narrow interpretation of a law, especially a law that contains ambiguity.

Noun

strict construction (plural strict constructions)

  1. (US) A narrow interpretation of a law, especially a law that contains ambiguity

Forms of strict construction

pluralstrict constructions

Questions about strict construction

What does strict construction mean?
Strict construction means a narrow interpretation of a law, especially a law that contains ambiguity.
What part of speech is strict construction?
Strict construction is a noun.
What is the plural of strict construction?
The plural of strict construction is strict constructions.

Words near strict construction in the dictionary

  1. strickly dickly
  2. stricks
  3. strict
  4. strict conditional
  5. strict conditionals
  6. strict construction
  7. strict constructionism
  8. strict constructionist
  9. strict constructionists
  10. strict constructions
  11. strict equalities

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