legalist noun. ['li:g(ǝ)lɪst] M17.
[from LEGAL adjective + -IST.]
1. Christian Church. An adherent of legalism. M17.

2. A person versed in the law; a person who views things from a legal standpoint. E19.

■ lega'listic adjective of or pertaining to legalists or legalism; characterized by legalism: L19.

■ lega'listically adverb M20.

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