what is legalistic?

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2006-07-12 05:28:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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1. Strict, literal adherence to the law or to a particular code, as of religion or morality.
2. A legal word, expression, or rule.

2006-07-12 05:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

As generally used, "legalistic" refers to a person or argument that relies on the technical, literal requirements of the law or rules -- usually as opposed to one who gets to the substance of the matter.

2006-07-12 15:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by C_Bar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋