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strict construction — n: interpretation (as of a writing or legislation) based on a literal or technical understanding of the words used Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. strict construction … Law dictionary
strict — adj 1: characterized by narrowness: not demonstrating a broad or liberal view strict interpretation 2 a: firm or rigid in requirement or control b: severe in discipline 3 a: inflexibly maintained or adhered to … Law dictionary
interpretation — The art or process of discovering and ascertaining the meaning of a statute, will, contract, or other written document. The discovery and representation of the true meaning of any signs used to convey ideas. It is said to be either legal, which… … Black's law dictionary
interpretation — The art or process of discovering and ascertaining the meaning of a statute, will, contract, or other written document. The discovery and representation of the true meaning of any signs used to convey ideas. It is said to be either legal, which… … Black's law dictionary
interpretation — n. 1) to make an interpretation 2) a free, liberal, loose; strict interpretation (of the law) * * * [ɪnˌtɜːprɪ teɪʃ(ə)n] liberal loose strict interpretation (of the law) a free to make aninterpretation … Combinatory dictionary
Interpretation — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Interpretation >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 interpretation interpretation definition Sgm: N 1 explanation explanation explication Sgm: N 1 solution solution answer Sgm: N 1 rationale rationale Sgm: N 1 … English dictionary for students
strict — adjective 1) a strict interpretation of the law Syn: precise, exact, literal, faithful, accurate, rigorous, careful, meticulous, pedantic Ant: loose, imprecise 2) strict controls on spending … Thesaurus of popular words
strict — adjective 1) a strict interpretation of the law Syn: precise, exact, literal, faithful, accurate, careful, meticulous, rigorous 2) strict controls on spending Syn: stringent, rigorous … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
interpretation — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Meaning Nouns 1. interpretation, definition; explanation, explication; solution, answer; rationale, concept; strict interpretation; demonstration; meaning; acception, acceptation, acceptance; light,… … English dictionary for students
Strict constructionism — refers to a particular legal philosophy of judicial interpretation that limits or restricts judicial interpretation. In the United States the phrase is also commonly used more loosely as a generic term for conservativism among the judiciary.… … Wikipedia
