legalism
(noun) strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
Source: WordNet® 3.1
legalism (plural legalisms)
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, grace and common sense.
(religion) A doctrine of salvation by strictly adhering to the requirements of divine law.
A legal axiom, term or rule.
• antilegalism, anti-legalism
• antinomianism
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Legalism (uncountable)
A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule of law as key to ensuring social stability.
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Source: Wiktionary
Le"gal*ism, n.
Definition: Strictness, or the doctrine of strictness, in conforming to law.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 May 2025
(adjective) of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; “chemical fertilizer”
According to Guinness World Records, on 25 September 2016, the Birla Institute of Management Technology (India) in Uttar Pradesh, India, constructed the largest coffee cups pyramid consisting of 23,821 cups. They used paper takeaway coffee cups to build the pyramid.
