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legalistic

The correct spelling is legalistic.

How to pronounce legalistic

adjective

Say it like: Leg-ali-sti-c

The correct spelling is legalistic. Of a person, following the letter of the law. For example: "He's very legalistic, so let's hope the law is just and merciful as well as strict."

Usage Examples

He's very legalistic, so let's hope the law is just and merciful as well as strict.

His legalistic tendencies irritated his neighbors, especially since they had to defend themselves against his frivolous suits.

She was legalistic in her observation of religious rules and traditions.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of a person, following the letter of the law.
  2. 2.Of a person, tending to resort to the law, as one who sues frequently.
  3. 3.Practicing or characterized by legalism.

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