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Webster 1913 Edition

Legalist

Le′gal-ist

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Noun.

One who practices or advocates strict conformity to law; in theology, one who holds to the law of works. See

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Definition 2024

legalist

legalist

English

Adjective

legalist ‎(comparative more legalist, superlative most legalist)

Of or related to legalism, in its various senses.

Synonyms

(theological doctrine): justiciary, justiciar

Noun

legalist ‎(plural legalists)

One who adheres to legalism, in its various senses.

Synonyms

(theological doctrine): justiciary

Antonyms

antinomian

Anagrams

stillage