Legalism Definition

lēgə-lĭzəm
legalisms
noun
Strict, often too strict and literal, adherence to law or to a code.
Webster's New World
A legal term or expression, especially one that is unnecessarily technical.
American Heritage
The doctrine of salvation by good works.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Legalism

Noun

Singular:
legalism
Plural:
legalisms

Origin of Legalism

  • legal +"Ž -ism

    From Wiktionary

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