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(narrow construction) interpreting the constitution based on a literal and narrow definition of the language without reference to the differences in conditions when the constitution was written and modern conditions, inventions and societal changes. by contrast “broad construction” looks to what someone thinks was the “intent” of the framers’ language and expands and interprets the language extensively to meet current standards of human conduct and complexity of society.

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