legalistic
legalistic is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, legalistic is hyphenated as:
Definitions oflegalistic
- Of a person, following the letter of the law.
Example: "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.
Example: "His legalistic tendencies irritated his neighbors, especially since they had to defend themselves against his frivolous suits."
- Practicing or characterized by legalism.
Example: "She was legalistic in her observation of religious rules and traditions."
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