antilegalism
التعريفات والمعاني
== English ==
=== Alternative forms ===
anti-legalism
=== Etymology ===
From anti- + legalism.
=== Noun ===
antilegalism
(religion, theology) A belief that salvation is attained or maintained not just by adherence to the requirements of moral law, but also by worship, faith, or grace.
Synonyms: antinomianism, antinomism, solifidianism
Antonyms: legalism, nomism
Coordinate terms: universalism, Christian Universalism
Near-synonym: nonlegalism
(political philosophy) An opposition to slavishly following the law, especially the letter of the law versus the spirit of the law; sometimes also an attitude that questions the legitimacy of the legal system and the judicial infrastructure.
Antonym: legalism
Near-synonym: nonlegalism
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