constructionist

[ kuhn-struhk-shuh-nist ]

noun

1. a person who construes or interprets, especially laws or the like, in a specific manner:

   a strict constructionist.

constructionist

/ kənˈstrʌkʃənɪst /

noun

1. a person who interprets constitutional law in a certain way, esp strictly

Other Words From

• con·struction·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of constructionist¹

First recorded in 1835–45; construction + -ist

Example Sentences

Supreme Court must apply its strict constructionist doctrines to this case and disqualify Trump as the Constitution requires.

From Seattle Times

Such was the case when some sociologists levied a social constructionist critique of the use of the psychiatric system, which was subsequently used by conservatives to justify dismantling the state public health system in the United States.

From Salon

“I will follow a similar strict constructionist constitutional standard to appoint judges in Maryland to defend the freedoms of all,” Cox said in a text message.

From Washington Post

On deaccessioning, I’m not a strict constructionist.

From New York Times

As a stager of revivals, he is probably perfect: both a bomb-throwing activist and a strict constructionist.

From New York Times