Associations to the word «Legalism»
Noun
- Confucianism
- Han
- Adherence
- Confucius
- Yang
- Righteousness
- Yin
- Ideology
- Huang
- Philosophy
- Liberalism
- Salvation
- Theology
- Tao
- Dynasty
- Piety
- Obedience
- Buddhism
- Chinese
- Rejection
- Bce
- Judaism
- Ethic
- Governance
- Doctrine
- Blend
- Ethics
- Morality
- Li
- Names
- Believer
- Philosopher
- Law
- Interpretation
- Christianity
- Testament
- Punishment
- Grace
- Disciple
- Attitude
- Fa
- Emperor
- Notion
- Islam
- Virtue
- Faith
- China
- Jesus
- Christ
- Tradition
- Rule
- Religion
- Teaching
- Bc
- Bible
- Con
- Contrast
- Aspect
- Implementation
- Theory
- Christian
- Si
- Concept
- Dispute
- Principle
- Basis
- Ruler
- Justice
- Discipline
- Code
Adjective
Wiktionary
LEGALISM, noun. 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.
LEGALISM, noun. A legal axiom; a statement couched as a proverb expressing a rule of law.
Dictionary definition
LEGALISM, noun. Strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit.
Wise words
A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there
is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to
take away.