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The correct spelling is legalism.
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noun
Say it like: Leg-ali-sm
The correct spelling is legalism. 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.
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noun
- 1.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.
- 2.A doctrine of salvation by strictly adhering to the requirements of divine law.
- 3.A legal axiom, term or rule.
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