legalistic
legalistic · more legalistic · most legalistic
Of a person, following the letter of the lawOf a person, following the letter of the law.
US/lˌɛɡəlˈɪstɪk/
Meaning
3 sensesOf 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.
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.
Practicing or characterized by legalism.
She was legalistic in her observation of religious rules and traditions.
the European Union is legalistic, bureaucratic and runs by precedent.
Forms
more legalistic, most legalistic| Comparative | more legalistic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most legalistic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form