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Legalistic
adj
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Adjective
- 1 Of a person, following the letter of the law.
"He's very legalistic, so let's hope the law is just and merciful as well as strict."
- 2 Of a person, tending to resort to the law, as one who sues frequently.
"His legalistic tendencies irritated his neighbors, especially since they had to defend themselves against his frivolous suits."
- 3 Practicing or characterized by legalism.
"She was legalistic in her observation of religious rules and traditions."
Etymology
From legal + -istic.
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