legalism

See also: Legalism

English

Etymology

legal +‎ -ism

Noun

legalism (plural legalisms)

A philosophy of focusing on the text of written law to the exclusion of the intent of law, elevating strict adherence to law over justice, mercy, grace and common sense.
(religion) A doctrine of salvation by strictly adhering to the requirements of divine law.
A legal axiom, term or rule.

Antonyms

antilegalism, anti-legalism
antinomianism

Related terms

legalist
legalistic
legalistically
nonlegalism, non-legalism
prolegalism, pro-legalism

Translations

philosophy

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Finnish: legalismi
Spanish: legalismo

doctrine

Finnish: legalismi

legal axiom, term or rule

Chinese:
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Finnish: lakimääräys; lakitermi (term)
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See also

Anagrams

Millages, megillas, millages

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