The council's legalism led them to punish a neighbor for a minor technicality, ignoring the justice and mercy the law was meant to serve.

Legalism, which originated in ancient China during the Warring States period and was officially adopted by the Qin dynasty, argued that strict laws and centralized authority were essential to maintaining social stability.

His endless debates about legalisms frustrated everyone trying to resolve the dispute.

The legalizers argued that modernizing the regulations would foster innovation and protect consumers.

The committee is legalizing several outdated regulations to align them with current practices.

Before we can sign the contract, we'll need to sort out a few legalities with the city council.

After decades of advocacy, the legislature legalized same-sex marriage across the country.

Before approving the merger, the committee focused on the legalness of the proposed agreement.

You may legally use the photos for promotional purposes, provided you credit the photographer.

After the landlord refused to return the deposit, the tenant sought legal recourse to recover the money.