legalistic
UK/ˌli:geˈlɪstɪk/US/.li:gә'listik/
A1
Definitions
adj.
Following the exact letter of laws or rules too strictly, ignoring their spirit
拘泥于法律条文的；死抠规章的
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
+
-isticone who practices, believer in
=legalistic
legal (leg = 'law' branch, Latin lex/legis) + -istic. Describes an attitude that clings to the literal rules. Note this leg is 'law,' not legere 'read.'
Root lect still carries 128 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Their legalistic interpretation ignored the obvious intent of the contract.