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originalism

 

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Noun originalism has 1 sense
  1. originalism - the belief that the United States Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended it
    --1 is a kind of
    belief

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Originalism

Description:

Originalism refers to a legal doctrine that seeks to interpret legal texts, particularly constitutions, by determining the original meaning and intent of the framers at the time they were written.

Sample Sentences:

  • The Supreme Court judge adheres to the principle of originalism in his interpretation of the Constitution.
  • Originalism emphasizes the importance of historical context when interpreting legal documents.
  • Contrary to originalism, the judge believes in a living constitution that evolves with societal changes.

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