Definitions For Legalistic

Adjective

Of a person, following the letter of the law. : 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. : His legalistic tendencies irritated his neighbors, especially since they had to defend themselves against his frivolous suits. Practicing or characterized by legalism. : She was legalistic in her observation of religious rules and traditions. : the European Union is legalistic, bureaucratic and runs by precedent.

Related terms

legalism legalist

Etymology

legal + istic

See also

literalist

Anagrams

legistical

Is Legalistic a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
17

The word Legalistic is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends

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