legalism

• Substantiv, das die strenge Bindung an den buchstäblichen Wortlaut des Gesetzes bezeichnet, oft auf Kosten seines eigentlichen Sinns oder Geistes; ebenso eine formalistische, am Buchstaben haftende Haltung allgemein.

A noun referring to strict adherence to the literal interpretation of the law, often at the expense of its underlying intent or spirit.

unzählbar

1. Strict adherence to lawC1formallegal

   Excessive or strict conformity to the letter of the law, often at the expense of its spirit or intent.

   Legalismus

   • The judge criticized the lawyer's legalism, which ignored the fairness of the case.
   • Some religious traditions are criticized for their legalism, focusing on rules rather than compassion.
   • The contract was interpreted with such legalism that it became unworkable.

   Synonymeformalismliteralismpedantrystrictness

   Antonymeequityfairnessliberality