"living tree doctrine" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the living tree doctrine [canonical]
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  1. (Canada, law) A doctrine of constitutional interpretation according to which the constitution must be read in a broad and progressive way so as to adapt it to the changing times. Wikipedia link: living tree doctrine Tags: Canada Categories (topical): Law
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