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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: legalism

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Legalism creates order ONLY when served to politically mature politicians.

Source: https://nehandaradio.com/2023/08/02/the-bulawayo-ccc-high-court-judgement-a-case-of-obsolete-legalism-and-pyrrhic-victories-in-zimbabwes-august-2023-elections/

Legalism, in this context, works on the assumption that officials, including politicians, can avoid doing what’s right if they can hide their cowardice behind some legal technicality.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-08/trump-indictment-jack-smith-populism-impeachment-repblican