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- adjective Not
textual ; not derived from written works. - adjective law Of an
interpretation of astatute or similar governing provision, derived from something other than the text of the provision.
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Examples
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Modern Eleventh Amendment jurisprudence is quite possibly the most atextual construction of the Constitution around today, rivaled only by Substantive Due Process.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Kagan Confirmation Hearings as a “Teaching Moment” 2010
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Modern Eleventh Amendment jurisprudence is quite possibly the most atextual construction of the Constitution around today, rivaled only by Substantive Due Process.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Kagan Confirmation Hearings as a “Teaching Moment” 2010
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Moreover, I think such an interpretation, as you suggest here, would be blatantly atextual and dishonest, but I assume you agree due to your use of scare quotes around the word interpreting.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Standing and Ripeness in State Lawsuits: 2010
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In what he describes as a "totally atextual" move, McBee's Abraham turns back and looks at his son and his new bride.
Menachem Wecker: Was Abraham Misogynistic? Menachem Wecker 2010
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Modern Eleventh Amendment jurisprudence is quite possibly the most atextual construction of the Constitution around today, rivaled only by Substantive Due Process.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Kagan Confirmation Hearings as a “Teaching Moment” 2010
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In what he describes as a "totally atextual" move, McBee's Abraham turns back and looks at his son and his new bride.
Menachem Wecker: Was Abraham Misogynistic? Menachem Wecker 2010
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Moreover, I think such an interpretation, as you suggest here, would be blatantly atextual and dishonest, but I assume you agree due to your use of scare quotes around the word interpreting.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Standing and Ripeness in State Lawsuits: 2010
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In what he describes as a "totally atextual" move, McBee's Abraham turns back and looks at his son and his new bride.
Menachem Wecker: Was Abraham Misogynistic? Menachem Wecker 2010
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Modern Eleventh Amendment jurisprudence is quite possibly the most atextual construction of the Constitution around today, rivaled only by Substantive Due Process.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Kagan Confirmation Hearings as a “Teaching Moment” 2010
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I assume that it is, because in my view Congress has police power through the Commerce Clause, subject to certain exceptions, among which are these atextual core state functions.
The Volokh Conspiracy » President Obama Claimed that the Individual Mandate is Not a Tax 2010
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