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legalism

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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.

legal·ist n.
legal·istic adj.
legal·isti·cal·ly adv.

legalism
Noun
strict adherence to the letter of the law
legalist nadj
legalistic 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: Religion
a strict and usually literal adherence to the law. — legalistic, adj.
See also: Law
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.legalism - strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
conformism, conformity - orthodoxy in thoughts and belief

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