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le⋅gal⋅ism
[lee-guh-liz-uh
m]
–noun
| 1. | strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, esp. to the letter rather than the spirit. |
| 2. | Theology.
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| 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. |
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Legalism
Le"gal*ism\ (l[=e]"gal*[i^]z'm), n. Strictness, or the doctrine of strictness, in conforming to law.
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