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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.