Constructive Definition

kən-strŭktĭv
adjective
Leading to improvements or advances; formative; positive.
Constructive criticism.
Webster's New World
Of construction or structure.
Webster's New World
Inferred or implied by legal or judicial interpretation.
Constructive fraud.
Webster's New World
Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.
Wiktionary

(law) Imputed by law; created to give legal effect to something for equitable reasons, as with constructive notice or a constructive trust.

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Origin of Constructive

  • From Middle French constructif

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