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nonlegalism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The act or state of being nonlegal; an attitude or approach that favors a lack of hierarchy and legal strictures and prefers situational negotiation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: antilegalism

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: antilegalism

Antonyms: legalism

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noun

Meaning 2

An approach to religion that stresses faith and love over specific religious strictures.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: antilegalism, antinomianism, antinomism, solifidianism

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: antilegalism, antinomianism, antinomism, solifidianism

Antonyms: legalism, nomism

History

Etymology

From non- + legalism.