LEGALIST
- strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, esp. to the letter rather than the spirit
- a. the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works b. the judging of conduct in terms of adherence to precise laws
- (in Chinese philosophy) the principles and practices of a school of political theorists advocating strict legal control over all activities, a system of rewards and punishments uniform for all classes, and an absolute monarchy
- an adherent of legalism (strict conformity to the law) [n LEGALISTS]
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