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legalism

noun

le·​gal·​ism ˈlē-gə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce legalism (audio)
1
: strict, literal, or excessive conformity to the law or to a religious or moral code
the institutionalized legalism that restricts free choice
2
: a legal term or rule

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web His public presentation of special counsel Robert Mueller's report — which detailed appalling wrongdoing on the president's part — was a master class in partisan spin, blurring the underlying misconduct amid a whirlwind of legalism and misdirection. Star Tribune, 17 Dec. 2020 But does anyone truly think that the public forms its perceptions based on such legalisms and hair-splitting? Nathan L. Kinard, National Review, 6 Feb. 2020 Harris has famously repented of his past legalism, and that makes his departure from the faith particularly poignant. David French, National Review, 29 July 2019 In response, Boeing vice president Austell dismissed the Airbus position as a deceptive legalism. Dominic Gates, The Seattle Times, 9 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of legalism was in 1871
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