Legalism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Legalism :  (noun)

1: strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit

Based on WordNet 2.0

Legalism : \Le"gal*ism\ (l[=e]"gal*[i^]z'm), n. Strictness, or the doctrine of strictness, in conforming to law.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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