legalism
See also: Legalism
English
Etymology
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.
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philosophy
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doctrine
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legal axiom, term or rule
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