# textualism

> formalist theory in that interprets law based on the ordinary meaning of the legal text, as opposed to its intention

**Wikidata**: [Q7708515](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7708515)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textualism)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/textualism


## References

1. [Textualism - RationalWiki](https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Textualism)