| gen. |
broad interpretation (an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) • Syn: judicial activism. WN3 Alexander Demidov); liberal construction (The interpretation of a constitutional or statutory provision that applies the original intent, purpose, and spirit of the writing to circumstances that are not specifically addressed by the constitution or statute. Also called broad interpretation. WL Alexander Demidov) |
