legalist
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7.5
- noun
- /ˈliːɡəlɪst/
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legalista
- Many legalists who insist that Leviticus must have the same authority in interpretation as John feel (as the comments showed) that God, having once promised Israel to be His "forever," could not change it.
But of course, the legalists didn't see it that way.
- But of course, the legalists didn't see it that way.
Examples
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And even the devout legalist recognizes that canons are important only at the margin in the close cases that are not clearly resolved by text or precedent.
Academic text (2017) -
But of course, the legalists didn't see it that way.
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Perhaps, perhaps, but I am a legalist myself.
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An honest legalist never measures up.
Blog text (28) -
Few of us would see ourselves as legalists.
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The legalist or casuist sees the need for nice discriminations.
Academic text (2004) -
The interwar "idealists" are typically depicted as a group of pacifists, moralists, and legalists who focused their attention on reforming, rather than analyzing, the harsh realities of international politics.
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The lawyer was known as a legalist because he meticulously interpreted every section of the law to ensure compliance.
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As a legalist, she focused on the letter of the law rather than its intended spirit, often leading to disputes with more lenient colleagues.
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Many see him as a legalist who prioritizes regulations over compassion in his approach to justice.
Synonyms
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8.1
A person who takes words only in their exact meaning and ignores other meanings
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4.8
A person who always obeys instructions and people in charge
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8.8
A person who interprets laws using only their exact words
A person who follows rules exactly to spoil the fun or get an advantage
A person who is very strict about following rules, especially in religion or ethics
Antonyms
How Strict
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Legalist is made from legal ('law') plus -ist ('person'), so a legalist is a person who follows laws or rules very strictly.