legalism

le·gal·ism  (lg-lzm)

n.

1. Strict, literal adherence to the law or to a particular code, as of religion or morality.

2. A legal word, expression, or rule.

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legal·ist n.

legal·istic adj.

legal·isti·cal·ly adv.

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legalism

Noun

strict adherence to the letter of the law

legalist nadj
legalistic adj

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legalism

Theology. 1. the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works.
2. the judging of conduct in terms of strict adherence to precise laws. — legalist, n. — legalistic, adj.

See also: Religion

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a strict and usually literal adherence to the law. — legalistic, adj.

See also: Law

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

legalism - strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit conformism, conformity - orthodoxy in thoughts and belief