noun🔗ShareA 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."The teacher's insistence on punishing students for being one minute late, even with valid excuses, demonstrated a form of legalism that prioritized strict rules over understanding and fairness. "philosophygovernmentlawpoliticsstatesocietymoralattitudevaluerightlogictheorydoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA doctrine of salvation by strictly adhering to the requirements of divine law."The teacher warned the students against legalism, emphasizing that simply memorizing rules wouldn't guarantee understanding or success in life. "religiontheologydoctrinephilosophylawmoralvaluerightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA legal axiom, term or rule."The teacher's strict adherence to the school's attendance policy, even when students had valid excuses, demonstrated a form of legalism. "lawphilosophypoliticsdoctrinesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
