English Dictionary

legalistic

形容詞

Of a person, following the letter of the law. / Of a person, tending to resort to the law, as one who sues frequently. / Practicing or characterized by legalism.

日本語の意味

法律の文言に厳格に従う様子。 / 法を使って訴訟など、法的手段に訴えがちな傾向。 / 法主義に従う、あるいは法に重きを置く性格や性質。

Her legalistic approach to contracts alienated many clients.

契約に対して条文の字面どおりに従う彼女のやり方は多くの顧客を遠ざけた。

意味（1）

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.

意味（2）

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.

意味（3）

Practicing or characterized by legalism.

She was legalistic in her observation of religious rules and traditions.

more legalistic （ comparative ）

most legalistic （ superlative ）