What does "constructionism" mean?

A strict interpretation of the actual words and phrases used in law, rather than any underlying intent.

What is a synonym for "constructionism"?

Common synonyms include: constructivism.

noun

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Noun

1
A strict interpretation of the actual words and phrases used in law, rather than any underlying intent. countable, uncountable
2
The idea that people learn about, or perceive the world by constructing mental models. countable, uncountable
"But is it one constructionism in many guises, or a variety of quite different constructionisms, or merely old issues dressed up in new jargon,"

"But is it one constructionism in many guises, or a variety of quite different constructionisms, or merely old issues dressed up in new jargon,"

From construction + -ism.