Associations to the word «Legalism»
Noun
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
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.