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le·gal·ism
 legalism
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- pronunciation:
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lih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
strict adherence to the law, esp. excessive conformity to a literal interpretation of the law.
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| derivations: |
legalistic (adj.), legalistically (adv.), legalist (n.) |
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