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purposivist

purposivist

9.9
Relating to using the purpose or goal to explain laws and texts
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɜːrpəsɪvɪst/
  • Jargon
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  • The judge used a purposivist method to interpret the new law, focusing on the lawmakers' intended objectives.

Examples

  • Many scholars debate whether a purposivist or literal approach is better for legal analysis.

  • A purposivist reading of the constitution considers the goals behind each article.

  • The judge used a purposivist method to interpret the new law.

  • A purposivist view is important.

  • The purposivist approach is effective!

  • In legal discussions, a purposivist perspective emphasizes understanding the authors' intentions behind the text.

  • Many scholars advocate for a purposivist interpretation when analyzing statutes to uncover their intended outcomes.

Synonyms

purposive
vspurposivist
1 7.7

Having a clear plan or goal

focuses on interpreting texts or laws by their intended goal

Surface Forms

purposivist positive

Morphology

purposivist = purposive (semi-transparent) = purpose + ive + ist

The final step is the regular addition of '-ist' to the adjective 'purposive' to form an adjective describing an adherent or approach.

Etymology

Purposivist comes from purpose ('goal') and the related word purposive ('having a goal'). So, used as an adjective, purposivist describes a way of thinking that looks for the goal behind an action, law, or text.