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Definitions for Legalism
[1] strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, especially to the letter rather than the spirit.
[2] Theology . the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works. the judging of conduct in terms of adherence to precise laws.
[3] (initial capital letter ) (in Chinese philosophy) the principles and practices of a school of political theorists advocating strict legal control over all activities, a system of rewards and punishments uniform for all classes, and an absolute monarchy.
[4] strict adherence to the law, esp the stressing of the letter of the law rather than its spirit
Words nearby Legalism
legal separation, legal tender, legal weight, legal-size, legalese, legalism, legalistic, legality, legalize, leganés, legaspi
Origin of Legalism
First recorded in 1830–40; legal + -ism
Other words from Legalism
le·gal·ist , noun
le·gal·is·tic , adjective
le·gal·is·ti·cal·ly , adverb