strict construction — n: interpretation (as of a writing or legislation) based on a literal or technical understanding of the words used Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. strict construction … Law dictionary
strict construction — A close or rigid reading and interpretation of a law. It is said that criminal statutes must be strictly construed. Rule of strict construction has no definite or precise meaning, has only relative application, is not opposite of liberal… … Black's law dictionary
strict construction — A narrow or literal construction. A narrow construction of a contract, especially a literal or technical construction of an isolated or special clause which defeats the true meaning of the contract as such is apparent from all its provisions.… … Ballentine's law dictionary
strict construction — … Useful english dictionary
construction — con·struc·tion /kən strək shən/ n: the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining meaning or effect (as of a statute or contract) the construction placed upon an agreement J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo Merriam Webster’s… … Law dictionary
Strict constructionism — refers to a particular legal philosophy of judicial interpretation that limits or restricts judicial interpretation. In the United States the phrase is also commonly used more loosely as a generic term for conservativism among the judiciary.… … Wikipedia
strict´ness — strict «strihkt», adjective. 1. very careful in following a rule or in making others follow it: »Our teacher is strict but fair. 2. harsh; severe; stern: »strict discipline, strict justice. Cinderella s stepmother was very strict with her. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
strict´ly — strict «strihkt», adjective. 1. very careful in following a rule or in making others follow it: »Our teacher is strict but fair. 2. harsh; severe; stern: »strict discipline, strict justice. Cinderella s stepmother was very strict with her. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
strict — adj 1: characterized by narrowness: not demonstrating a broad or liberal view strict interpretation 2 a: firm or rigid in requirement or control b: severe in discipline 3 a: inflexibly maintained or adhered to … Law dictionary
construction — Interpretation of statute, regulation, court decision or other legal authority. The process, or the art, of determining the sense, real meaning, or proper explanation of obscure, complex or ambiguous terms or provisions in a statute, written… … Black's law dictionary
construction — Interpretation of statute, regulation, court decision or other legal authority. The process, or the art, of determining the sense, real meaning, or proper explanation of obscure, complex or ambiguous terms or provisions in a statute, written… … Black's law dictionary
