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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.
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