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.

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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