originalist

[US]/[ˈɒrɪdʒɪnɪst]/
[UK]/[ˈɑːrɪdʒɪnɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who believes that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted according to the original understanding of its framers.; An advocate of originalism.
adj.Relating to or characteristic of originalism.

Phrases & Collocations

originalist viewpoint

an originalist approach

being an originalist

originalist interpretation

originalist stance

the originalist's view

originalist principles

strictly originalist

originalist philosophy

an originalist reading

Example Sentences

the supreme court justice is known as an originalist.

he is a strict originalist, adhering to the constitution's original meaning.

originalist interpretations of the second amendment are common.

the debate centers on whether to be an originalist or a living constitutionalist.

an originalist approach to constitutional law is gaining traction.

she argued for an originalist reading of the statute.

his judicial philosophy is firmly rooted in originalism.

critics question the feasibility of an exclusively originalist approach.

the originalist perspective emphasizes historical context.

they engaged in a heated discussion about originalist methodology.

the candidate declared himself to be an originalist during the campaign.

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