legalism noun. ['li:g(ǝ)lɪz(ǝ)m] M19.
[from LEGAL adjective + -ISM.]
1. Christian Church. Adherence to the Mosaic law as opp. to the gospel; the doctrine of justification by works; teaching influenced by that doctrine. M19.

2. Attribution of great importance to law or formulated rule; strict adherence to the letter rather than the spirit of law. L19.

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