ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Originalistic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Originalistic is an adjective meaning Of or related to originalism.

Meaning

Of or related to originalism.

Example Sentences

Justice Scalia, for example, moving from an originalistic approach to constitutional interpretation, argues that the judiciary is an undemocratic institution within a political system whose legitimacy is derived from the consent of the governed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include traditionalistic, originary, authenticist, foundationalistic, primitivistic, textualistic.

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