English Explanatory Dictionary

living tree doctrine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. 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.

Word forms

living tree doctrine the living tree doctrine
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