Nonlegalism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonlegalism is a noun meaning (religion, theology) An approach to religion that stresses faith and love over specific religious strictures.
Meaning
(religion, theology) An approach to religion that stresses faith and love over specific religious strictures.
More Meanings
- The act or state of being nonlegal; an attitude or approach that favors a lack of hierarchy and legal strictures and prefers situational negotiation.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: antilegalism
Near-synonyms: antilegalism, antinomianism, antinomism, solifidianism
[…] nonlegalism is often contrasted to the legalism of other ' patriarchal ' systems.
In the GATT dispute settlement procedures, Japan believed in nonlegalism or pragmatism, and preferred negotiaion and diplomatic settlement.
Word Forms
- non-legalism
Synonyms for nonlegalism
Depending on context, synonyms include antilegalism, antinomianism, antinomism, solifidianism.
Antonyms for nonlegalism
Common opposites include legalism, nomism.
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