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(), a.[Cf. F. constructif.] 1. Having ability to construct or form; employed in construction; as, to exhibit constructive power. The constructive fingers of Watts. Emerson. 2. Derived from, or depending on, construction or interpretation; not directly expressed, but inferred. Constructive crimes (Law), acts having effects analogous to those of some statutory or common law crimes; as, constructive treason. Constructive crimes are no longer recognized by the courts. Constructive notice, notice imputed by construction of law. Constructive trust, a trust which may be assumed to exist, though no actual mention of it be made. スポンサード リンク
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