The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word CONSTRUCTIONIST
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The straight part
We know that "Could be builde/interpreter, legally speaking, in America" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case could be builde/interpreter, legally speaking, in america = constructionist.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CONSTRUCTIONIST mean?
CONSTRUCTIONIST noun- An advocate of constructionism.
- One who puts a certain construction upon some writing or instrument, such as the United States Constitution.
- Of, pertaining to, or advocating constructionism.