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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024le•gal•ism /ˈligəˌlɪzəm/USA pronunciation n. - Law[uncountable] strict adherence to the law.
- [countable] an example of such strict following of the rules.
le•gal•is•tic, adj. See -leg-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024le•gal•ism (lē′gə liz′əm),USA pronunciation n. - Lawstrict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, esp. to the letter rather than the spirit.
- [Theol.]
- Religionthe doctrine that salvation is gained through good works.
- Religionthe judging of conduct in terms of adherence to precise laws.
- Philosophy(cap.) (in Chinese philosophy) the principles and practices of a school of political theorists advocating strict legal control over all activities, a system of rewards and punishments uniform for all classes, and an absolute monarchy.
le′gal•ist, n. le′gal•is′tic, adj. le′gal•is′ti•cal•ly, adv. |