le|gal|ism

le|gal|ism
le|gal|ism «LEE guh lihz uhm», noun.
1. strict adherence to law or prescription, especially to the letter of the law rather than the spirit.
2. legal matters, problems, or complications: »

... heavily occupied with civil rights legalisms during his two-year tenure (Time).

3. Theology. the doctrine of salvation by good works; adherence to the Mosaic law rather than the Gospel.
le´gal|ist, noun.

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