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Complete Definition of "legalism"

English

Noun
en-noun|s

  1. 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 and common sense.
  2. A legal axiom; a statement couched as a proverb expressing a rule of law.

Antonyms
antinomianism

Derived terms
legalist
legalistic
legalistically

Related terms
aphorism
statism

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