le·gal·ism (l  g -l z m)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. le gal·ist n.le gal·istic adj.le gal·isti·cal·ly adv. |
legalism [ˈliːgəˌlɪzəm]
n
(Law) strict adherence to the law, esp the stressing of the letter of the law rather than its spirit
legalist n & adj
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: Religion2. the judging of conduct in terms of strict adherence to precise laws. — legalist, n. — legalistic, adj.
a strict and usually literal adherence to the law. — legalistic, adj.
See also: Law
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| Noun | 1. | legalism - strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit conformism, conformity - orthodoxy in thoughts and belief |
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