loose constructionist
noun
: an advocate of loose construction (as of a statute or constitution)
specifically
: one favoring a liberal construction of the Constitution of the U.S. to give broader powers to the federal government compare elastic sense 4a, strict constructionist
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“Loose constructionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loose%20constructionist. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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