"strict construction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: strict constructions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} strict construction (plural strict constructions)
  1. (US, law) A narrow interpretation of a law, especially a law that contains ambiguity Tags: US Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-strict_construction-en-noun-pP7pi2CY Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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