originalism

• Juristische und politische Philosophie, nach der die US-Verfassung entsprechend der ursprünglichen Bedeutung oder der Absicht ihrer Verfasser zum Zeitpunkt ihrer Annahme ausgelegt werden soll.

A legal and political philosophy holding that the United States Constitution should be interpreted according to the original meaning or intent of its authors at the time it was enacted.

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1. Constitutional interpretation theoryC2formalamericanlegal

   A legal philosophy that the United States Constitution should be interpreted based on the original meaning or intent of its authors at the time of its adoption.

   Originalismus

   • The judge's ruling was based on originalism, focusing on the framers' intent.
   • Originalism is often contrasted with the living constitution approach.
   • Many Supreme Court justices adhere to originalism in their decisions.