legalism
see also: Legalism
Noun
Legalism
Noun
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see also: Legalism
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.
- antilegalism, anti-legalism
- antinomianism
- legalist
- legalistic
- legalistically
- nonlegalism, non-legalism
- prolegalism, pro-legalism
- Spanish: legalismo
Legalism
Noun
legalism (uncountable)
- A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule of law as key to ensuring social stability.
- German: Legalismus, Legismus
- Russian: леги́зм
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