legalism (9 synonym found)

Legalism has 9 synonyms. The top synonyms for legalism are justice, scope, jurisdiction, legitimacy, lawfulness, validity, pedantry, preciosity and 1 more. Another word for legalism is justice. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for legalism?

A common synonym for legalism is justice. Other synonyms include scope, jurisdiction, legitimacy, lawfulness.

How many synonyms does legalism have?

Legalism has 9 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does legalism mean?

°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 and common sense.


Definition of legalism:

°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 and common sense.
°A legal axiom; a statement couched as a proverb expressing a rule of law.
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Definition of legalism:

°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 and common sense.
°A legal axiom; a statement couched as a proverb expressing a rule of law.
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