broad interpretation

broad interpretation
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 liberal construction.
+ liberal construction n. A loose or expansive interpretation of a statute or writing, as opposed to a strict or literal construction.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.

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  • broad interpretation — interpretation which is not very close to the original …   English contemporary dictionary

  • broad interpretation — That interpretation of Constitution or statute which, brushing aside minor objections and trivial technicalities, effectuates intent of act. In re Senate Resolution No. 2 Concerning Constitutionality of House Bill No. 6, 94 Colo. 101, 31 P.2d 325 …   Black's law dictionary

  • broad interpretation — That interpretation of Constitution or statute which, brushing aside minor objections and trivial technicalities, effectuates intent of act. In re Senate Resolution No. 2 Concerning Constitutionality of House Bill No. 6, 94 Colo. 101, 31 P.2d 325 …   Black's law dictionary

  • broad interpretation — noun 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 • Hypernyms:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • broad — I adjective ample, amplitudinous, amplus, blanket, collective, comprehensive, covering all cases, deep, diffuse, encyclopedic, expansive, extended, extending, extensive, far flung, far reaching, far spread, full, general, generalized, generic,… …   Law dictionary

  • interpretation — The art or process of discovering and ascertaining the meaning of a statute, will, contract, or other written document. The discovery and representation of the true meaning of any signs used to convey ideas. It is said to be either legal, which… …   Black's law dictionary

  • interpretation — The art or process of discovering and ascertaining the meaning of a statute, will, contract, or other written document. The discovery and representation of the true meaning of any signs used to convey ideas. It is said to be either legal, which… …   Black's law dictionary

  • broad — broadish, adj. broadly, adv. /brawd/, adj., broader, broadest, adv., n. adj. 1. of great breadth: The river was too broad to swim across. 2. measured from side to side: The desk was three feet broad. 3. of great extent; large: the broad expanse… …   Universalium

  • interpretation — noun 1. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something (Freq. 11) • Syn: ↑reading, ↑version • Derivationally related forms: ↑interpret • Hypernyms: ↑representation, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • Broad Church — Broad Churchman. pertaining or belonging to a party in the Anglican Church emphasizing a liberal interpretation of ritual. Cf. High Church, Low Church. * * * ▪ Anglican Communion movement       moderate movement that emerged as one of the three… …   Universalium

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