legalism meaning

UK US /ˈliɡəlɪzəm/ 4 syllables

legalism (noun): strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit.

Definition of legalism

  1. strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit

    Type of: conformity

How to pronounce legalism

legalism is pronounced /ˈliɡəlɪzəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in SM · 8-letter words

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