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Associations to the word «Legalism»

Wiktionary

LEGALISM, noun. 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.
LEGALISM, noun. A legal axiom; a statement couched as a proverb expressing a rule of law.

Dictionary definition

LEGALISM, noun. Strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.