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Definition of loose construction in US English: loose constructionnoun Law A broad interpretation of a statute or document by a court. Example sentencesExamples - Through loose construction, the early leaders of the United States were able to improve aspects of the Constitution, which eventually improved the overall life of the American citizens.
- Mr Watson for his part does not argue for some loose construction; it is, as I have said, for a purposive construction for which he argues.
- In 1819, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of loose construction in the McCulloch vs. Maryland lawsuit.
- With this legislation, tribunals are given explicit assistance in two forms, which should detract from the need to adopt a loose construction of the language.
Derivatives noun Law Both strict and loose constructionists believe in implied powers. Example sentencesExamples - A strict constructionist believes the constitution should be interpreted literally or strictly, while a loose constructionist believes in a broad or loose interpretation of the Constitution.
- I am attempting to be concise and rather general, so as to be interpreted by loose constructionists liberally.
- This is perhaps the most contentious of the founding principles and the one that most influences the strict constructionist versus loose constructionist arguments of today.
- Jefferson and Madison also had strict and loose constructionist policies with respect to military issues.
Definition of loose construction in US English: loose constructionnoun Law A broad interpretation of a statute or document by a court. Example sentencesExamples - With this legislation, tribunals are given explicit assistance in two forms, which should detract from the need to adopt a loose construction of the language.
- Mr Watson for his part does not argue for some loose construction; it is, as I have said, for a purposive construction for which he argues.
- Through loose construction, the early leaders of the United States were able to improve aspects of the Constitution, which eventually improved the overall life of the American citizens.
- In 1819, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of loose construction in the McCulloch vs. Maryland lawsuit.
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