legalistic
/ (ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk) /
of, relating to, or exhibiting strict adherence to the law, esp to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
Derived forms of legalistic
- legalistically, adverb
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How to use legalistic in a sentence
Crisis becomes less incendiary when it becomes legalistic and technical.
Al-Mughni's statement was technical, legalistic, convoluted and entirely unconvincing.
Then if he has time left, he may devote it to legalistic discussions, and there would be no harm.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikAnd it accords with the position which the legalistic opposition had now taken up.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians | G. G. FindlayThey protect from exaggeration and abuse the liberty already defended from legalistic encroachments.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians | G. G. Findlay
legalistic controversy over missionary methods had previously absorbed so much energy that little was left for missionary work.
An American Religious Movement | Winfred Ernest DouglasStill he had risen to great heights of oratory and legalistic reason.
Children of the Market Place | Edgar Lee Masters
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