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 legalistEtymology
legal + isticSee also
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legisticalIs Legalistic a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
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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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