noun. A theory of legal interpretation emphasizing the importance of the everyday meanings of the words used in statutes.

noun. Strict adherence to a text, especially of the Scriptures.

noun. Textual criticism, especially of the Scriptures.

noun. Strict adherence to the text.

noun. strict adherence to some text, especially to the Bible

noun. textual criticism, especially that of the Bible

"What every method allows, including textualism, is the use of sources outside the text in order to interpret it."

constructionism  originalism  textualist