legalistic
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gəˌlɪz noun
1.
strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, especially to the letter rather than the spirit.
2.
Theology.
a.
the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works.
b.
the judging of conduct in terms of adherence to precise laws.
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 (ˈliːɡəˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| strict adherence to the law, esp the stressing of the letter of the law rather than its spirit | |
| 'legalist | |
| —n, —adj | |
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| legalistic (ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| of, relating to, or exhibiting strict adherence to the law, esp to the letter of the law rather than its spirit | |
| legalistically | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
There is a legalistic framework in place preventing abuses of trade policy.
They were tireless in their legalistic evasions and prickly self-justifications.
If you did, you would have a headache after five minutes given the convoluted legalistic language.
Administrations are what they are in our regulated, legalistic and market-centric environment.
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