英语词汇“legalism”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	legalism
释义	le·gal·ism \ˈlēgəˌlizəm sometimes ˈlig-\ noun (-s) 1. : the principles and practices characterizing the theological doctrine of strict conformity to a code of deeds and observances (as the Mosaic law) as a means of justification < the first great battle which the Church had to fight was with Jewish legalism — R.C.Trench > < the worship of the Bible with its attending moralism, legalism, and obscurantism — Saturday Review > 2. a. : an often excessive reliance on legal principles and practices especially as interpreted literally : an adherence to the letter as distinguished from the spirit of the law : an emphasis on the importance of formulated rules (as for governing conduct) < a revolt against formalism and legalism … inspired by American pragmatic philosophy — T.I.Cook > < the best that can be said for ritualistic legalism is that it improves conduct — Aldous Huxley > b. : a legal term or rule often having little or no meaning in actual practice < sterile legalisms developed … to make war respectable — R.H.Jackson > 3. usually capitalized : the philosophy of the Chinese Legalists < the contrast between Confucianism and Legalism — Times Literary Supplement >
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