Textualism Definition

tĕkscho͝o-ə-lĭzəm
noun
A theory of legal interpretation emphasizing the importance of the everyday meanings of the words used in statutes.
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Strict adherence to the text, esp. of the Scriptures.
Webster's New World
Textual criticism, especially of the Scriptures.
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textualism
Plural:
textualisms

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