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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. 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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But the case of Prince Michael, as it happened, was complicated by legalism as well as lawlessness. |
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