(narrow construction) n. interpreting the Constitution based on a literal and narrow definition of the language without reference to the differences in conditions when the Constitution was written and modern conditions, inventions and societal changes. By contrast "broad construction" looks to what someone thinks was the "intent" of the framers' la...
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(n). A Constitution, Law or Act when interpreted strictly by the word meaning, without considering the purpose and intention of law makers while drafting the Law and applying such intention in the circumstances prevailing now is termed as strict construction of law.
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