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A quick definition of strict construction:

Strict construction is a way of reading and understanding laws. It means that judges should only use the exact words written in the law to make decisions. They should not try to guess what the lawmakers meant or add their own ideas. This is different from liberal construction, where judges can use their own ideas to interpret the law. In criminal cases, strict construction is especially important because it helps make sure that people are not punished for things that are not clearly against the law.

A more thorough explanation:

Strict construction is a way of interpreting laws. It means that judges should only apply the exact words of a law, without considering other possible meanings. This is the opposite of liberal construction, which allows judges to consider the overall purpose of a law when interpreting it.

In criminal law, strict construction is especially important. This is because of the rule of lenity, which says that if a law is unclear, it should be interpreted in favor of the defendant. By using strict construction, judges can make sure that defendants are not punished for things that are not clearly illegal.

For example, let's say there is a law that says "it is illegal to carry a weapon in a government building." If someone is caught carrying a knife in a courthouse, a strict constructionist judge would say that the person is guilty, because a knife is a weapon and a courthouse is a government building. A liberal constructionist judge might say that the law was meant to prevent people from bringing guns into government buildings, and that carrying a small knife for self-defense should not be illegal.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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