Originalism
concept regarding the interpretation of the Constitution that asserts that all statements in the constitution must be interpreted based on the original understanding of the authors or the people at the time it was ratified From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Originalism is a judicial philosophy that interprets the Constitution based on its original meaning at the time it was adopted. Originalists believe that the Constitution has a fixed meaning and should not be altered by modern interpretations unless formally amended. This approach contrasts with the "living Constitution" theory, which argues that constitutional meaning evolves with societal changes.
Originalism gained prominence in the 1980s and is often associated with conservative legal thought. Notable originalist judges include Antonin Scalia and Hugo Black, who advocated for strict adherence to the Constitution's original intent
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