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Definition of legalisms:

(n) : (uncountable) The 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.
(n) : (religion, often derogatory, uncountable) A belief that salvation is attained or maintained by adherence to the requirements of moral law; salvation by works rather than by faith alone.
(n) : (countable) A legal axiom, term or rule.
(n) : A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule by law as key to ensuring social stability.
(n) : (Chinese philosophy, uncountable) Alternative letter-case form of Legalism. [A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule by law as key to ensuring social stability.]
Definition of legalisms:

(n) : (uncountable) The 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.
(n) : (religion, often derogatory, uncountable) A belief that salvation is attained or maintained by adherence to the requirements of moral law; salvation by works rather than by faith alone.
(n) : (countable) A legal axiom, term or rule.
(n) : A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule by law as key to ensuring social stability.
(n) : (Chinese philosophy, uncountable) Alternative letter-case form of Legalism. [A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule by law as key to ensuring social stability.]
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