Meaning of legalistic | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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.”

“the European Union is legalistic, bureaucratic and runs by precedent.”

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