antilegalism
antilegalism · antilegalisms
A belief that salvation is attained or maintained not just by adherence to the…A belief that salvation is attained or maintained not just by adherence to the requirements of moral law, but also by worship, faith, or grace.
Meaning
2 sensesA belief that salvation is attained or maintained not just by adherence to the requirements of moral law, but also by worship, faith, or grace.
Near-synonym: nonlegalism
An opposition to slavishly following the law, especially the letter of the law versus the spirit of the law; sometimes also an attitude that questions the legitimacy of the legal system and the judicial infrastructure.
Near-synonym: nonlegalism
Origin
From anti- + legalism.From anti- + legalism.
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