Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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Strict construction
See construction.
strict construction
1 An interpretation that considers only the literal words of a writing. - Also termed literal construction; literal interpretation. See STRICT CONSTRUCTIONISM. 2. A construction that considers words narrowly, usu. in their historical context. ( This type of construction treats statutory and contractual words with highly restrictive readings. - Also termed strict interpretation. 3. The philosophy underlying strict interpretation of statutes; STRICT CONSTRUCTIONISM."Strict construction of a statute is that which refuses to expand the law by implications or equitable considerations, but confines its operation to cases which are clearly within the letter of the statute, as well as withinits spirit or reason, not so as to defeat the manifest purpose of the Legislature, but so as to resolve all reasonable doubts against the applicability of the statute to the particular case." William M. Lile et al., Brief Making and the Use of Law Books 343 (3d ed. 1914).
strict constructionism
n. 1 of judicial construction holding that should interpret a document or statute ! ; one involving penal sanctions) according t(, literal terms, without looking to other sou t to ascertain the meaning. - Also termed strict construction literal canon literal rule textual ism-strict constructionist,n