originalism

English

Etymology

From original +‎ -ism.

Noun

originalism (usually uncountable, plural originalisms)

  1. The view that a text should be interpreted according to the intent of its original authors.
    • 2025 June 22, Josh Blackman, “The New York Times Launches An Unfair Attack On Judge Badalamenti”, in Reason‎[1]:
      I've known Badalamenti since then, and have chatted with him over the years. Last fall, I spoke at the originalism conference he organized, which hosted the entire Florida Supreme Court, several members of the Eleventh Circuit, and scholars from across the ideological spectrum. I include these facts to show the high regard that Badalamenti is held in by his community.

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