strict constructionism

strict constructionism, n. The doctrinal view of judicial construction holding that judges should interpret a document or statute (esp. one involving penal sanctions) according to its literal terms, without looking to other sources to ascertain the meaning. — Also termed strict construction; literal canon; literal rule; textualism. [Cases: Contracts 143(1); Statutes 235, 241(1). C.J.S. Contracts §§ 302–303; Statutes § 376.] — strict constructionist, n.
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