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o·rig·i·nal·ism

O0120800 (ə-rĭj′ə-nə-lĭz′əm)n. The theory that the US Constitution should be interpreted based on the intent of its authors, as determined by examining evidence of their understanding of the meaning of its wording in its historical context.

o·rig′i·nal·ist adj. & n.

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originalism - the belief that the United States Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended itbelief - any cognitive content held as true

originalism

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noun the belief that the United States Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended it

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