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legalism
le·gal·ism [ lg'l ìzzəm ] (plural le·gal·isms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. adherence to letter of law: strict adherence to a literal interpretation of a law, rule, or religious or moral code
2. law term: a word or phrase in legal jargon

le·gal·ist noun
le·gal·is·tic [ lg'l ístik ] adjective
le·gal·is·ti·cal·ly [ lg'l ístikəlee ] adverb
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