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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.
legalistic [ˌliːgəˈlɪstɪk]
adj
(Law) of, relating to, or exhibiting strict adherence to the law, esp to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
legalistically  adv
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legalistic [ˌliːgəˈlɪstɪk] ADJ → legalista
legalistic
adj → legalistisch
legalistic [ˌliːgəˈlɪstɪk] adj → legalista
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