legalistic
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/ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/
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/ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective
R
excessively concerned with or relying on the law or legal forms
The legalistic approach to the case made it difficult to see the bigger picture.
translation
excessively concerned with or relying on the law or legal forms