Meaning Of The Word Legalism

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Legalism Meaning

Legalism Definition
Legalism Definition

What's The Definition Of Legalism?

legalism in American English
strict, often too strict and literal, adherence to law or to a code
noun: strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, esp. to the letter rather than the spirit

legalism in British English
noun: strict adherence to the law, esp the stressing of the letter of the law rather than its spirit

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