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conformity vs legalism

legalism vs conformity

conformity and legalism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conformity Yes No No No
legalism Yes No No No
As nouns, legalism is a hyponym of conformity; that is, legalism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than conformity:
  • conformity: orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
  • legalism: strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
Other hyponyms of conformity include conventionality.
conformity (noun) legalism (noun)
acting according to certain accepted standards strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
hardened conventionality
correspondence in form or appearance
orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
concurrence of opinion
Difference between conformity and legalism

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