Originalism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003577",
  "term": "Originalism",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A judicial philosophy asserting that the Constitution should be interpreted according to the original intent of its framers or the original public meaning of its text at the time of its adoption. Adherents believe this approach provides a stable and objective basis for constitutional law. This method contrasts with living constitutionalism, which views the Constitution as evolving with society.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/originalism/"
}