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Definition of Legalism
1. Noun. Strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit.
Definition of Legalism
1. n. Strictness, or the doctrine of strictness, in conforming to law.
Definition of Legalism
1. Noun. A philosophy of focusing on the text of written law to the exclusion of the intent of law, elevating strict adherence to law over justice, mercy, grace and common sense. ¹
2. Noun. A legal axiom; a statement couched as a proverb expressing a rule of law. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Legalism
1. strict conformity to the law [n -S]
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