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

noun. The idea that people learn about, or perceive the world by constructing mental models

"Scalia, one of conservatives 'favorite heroes of strict constructionism, is the one who wrote the decision holding that indirect influences and affects on interstate commerce allow the federal government to regulate under the Commerce Clause."

originalism  textualism  

constructionist  constructivism  

social constructionism  strict constructionism