legalismn.

Brit.

/ˈliːɡəlɪz(ə)m/,

/ˈliːɡl̩ɪz(ə)m/, U.S.

/ˈliɡəˌlɪz(ə)m/

Forms: see legal adj. and n. and -ism suffix.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: legal adj., -ism suffix.

Etymology: < legal adj. + -ism suffix, after legalist n. and legalize v.

1. Theology. Chiefly derogatory. Adherence among Christians to the Mosaic law or to a similar system of laws, as opposed to the gospel expounded in the New Testament; the doctrine of justification by works; teaching resembling that doctrine.

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society > faith > aspects of faith > Bible, Scripture > Testament > Old Testament > [noun] > Mosaic dispensation > principles

legalism1645

Mosaism1842

society > faith > worship > good works > [noun] > reliance on good works for salvation > doctrine of salvation by

legalism1876

1645 J. Wheelwright Mercurius Americanus 19 He accuseth the Magistrates and Ministers, more then any yet did, by intimating a precedent continued, and manifest addiction of theirs to Legalisme, whil'st he declares them commonly intended by that expression, under a Covenant of works.

1755 J. Rob Rod Retorted 43 Did they not stand up for the pure Truths of the Gospel, in Opposition to a Stream of Legalism?

1806 J. Anderson Precious Truth v. 102 Legalism attempts to frustrate the Lord's design both in the giving of the law and in the preaching of the gospel.

1838 Fraser's Mag. 17 748 The theory of Dissenters is national legalism; the theory of Churchmen is national gospel.

1861 R. C. Trench Comm. Epist. 7 Churches Asia 77 The first great battle which the Church had to fight was with Jewish legalism.

1876 Macmillan's Mag. 34 533 A new system of Christian legalism arose which reigned for centuries.

1901 Expositor Jan. 12 It is by its relation to legalism that Paul has to define Christianity.

1934 Jrnl. Nat. Assoc. Biblical Instructors 2 13/2 Paul was vehement in condemnation of legalism as a condition of salvation.

2010 Furrow 61 410 Legalism and control to serve some spurious unity merely for the purposes of power does our faith no good.

2. Attribution of great importance to law or formulated rule; strict adherence to the letter rather than the spirit of law.

ΘΚΠ

society > law > rule of law > [noun] > respect for or observance of law > exaggerated

legalism1871

1871 Macmillan's Mag. Feb. 352/1 The justice here spoken of is the ‘legalism’, the ‘formalism’, so scornfully denounced in the Spectator—that is to say, it is obedience to the laws at whatever cost of personal suffering.

1878 R. H. Hutton Scott i. 3 That disposition towards..legalism of mind.

1898 Atlantic Monthly 82 444/2 Englishmen and Americans..are profoundly influenced by the spirit of legalism.

1919 Proc. N.Y. State Bar Assoc. 1918 584 In the name of some kind of legality or legalism the great power of the nation might be stricken with sterility.

1952 Amer. Jrnl. Internat. Law 46 507 Correct legal considerations are ‘legalism’ when he who objects to them does not like them from political motives.

2012 Sunday Business Post (Ireland) (Nexis) 12 Feb. The obstruction of the tribunal..has been an unpleasant display of pettifogging legalism.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	legalism
释义	legalismn. Brit. /ˈliːɡəlɪz(ə)m/, /ˈliːɡl̩ɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˈliɡəˌlɪz(ə)m/ Forms: see legal adj. and n. and -ism suffix. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: legal adj., -ism suffix. Etymology: < legal adj. + -ism suffix, after legalist n. and legalize v. 1. Theology. Chiefly derogatory. Adherence among Christians to the Mosaic law or to a similar system of laws, as opposed to the gospel expounded in the New Testament; the doctrine of justification by works; teaching resembling that doctrine. ΘΚΠ society > faith > aspects of faith > Bible, Scripture > Testament > Old Testament > [noun] > Mosaic dispensation > principles legalism1645 Mosaism1842 society > faith > worship > good works > [noun] > reliance on good works for salvation > doctrine of salvation by legalism1876 1645 J. Wheelwright Mercurius Americanus 19 He accuseth the Magistrates and Ministers, more then any yet did, by intimating a precedent continued, and manifest addiction of theirs to Legalisme, whil'st he declares them commonly intended by that expression, under a Covenant of works. 1755 J. Rob Rod Retorted 43 Did they not stand up for the pure Truths of the Gospel, in Opposition to a Stream of Legalism? 1806 J. Anderson Precious Truth v. 102 Legalism attempts to frustrate the Lord's design both in the giving of the law and in the preaching of the gospel. 1838 Fraser's Mag. 17 748 The theory of Dissenters is national legalism; the theory of Churchmen is national gospel. 1861 R. C. Trench Comm. Epist. 7 Churches Asia 77 The first great battle which the Church had to fight was with Jewish legalism. 1876 Macmillan's Mag. 34 533 A new system of Christian legalism arose which reigned for centuries. 1901 Expositor Jan. 12 It is by its relation to legalism that Paul has to define Christianity. 1934 Jrnl. Nat. Assoc. Biblical Instructors 2 13/2 Paul was vehement in condemnation of legalism as a condition of salvation. 2010 Furrow 61 410 Legalism and control to serve some spurious unity merely for the purposes of power does our faith no good. 2. Attribution of great importance to law or formulated rule; strict adherence to the letter rather than the spirit of law. ΘΚΠ society > law > rule of law > [noun] > respect for or observance of law > exaggerated legalism1871 1871 Macmillan's Mag. Feb. 352/1 The justice here spoken of is the ‘legalism’, the ‘formalism’, so scornfully denounced in the Spectator—that is to say, it is obedience to the laws at whatever cost of personal suffering. 1878 R. H. Hutton Scott i. 3 That disposition towards..legalism of mind. 1898 Atlantic Monthly 82 444/2 Englishmen and Americans..are profoundly influenced by the spirit of legalism. 1919 Proc. N.Y. State Bar Assoc. 1918 584 In the name of some kind of legality or legalism the great power of the nation might be stricken with sterility. 1952 Amer. Jrnl. Internat. Law 46 507 Correct legal considerations are ‘legalism’ when he who objects to them does not like them from political motives. 2012 Sunday Business Post (Ireland) (Nexis) 12 Feb. The obstruction of the tribunal..has been an unpleasant display of pettifogging legalism. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1645
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