legalistic
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That said, while I’m zealous about the form, I’m not remotely legalistic about it.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
The letter’s blunt, legalistic tone methodically laid out pages of allegations, suggesting that there could be additional examples and that the investigation remained ongoing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Instead, the justices spent the hearing as they customarily do, engaged in a complex and legalistic discussion about how to analyze ambiguous text and how to weigh historical evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Ensign, the DOJ lawyer, tried to distract Boasberg with legalistic arguments claiming that it had not technically violated his commands.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2025
Don’t be picky or legalistic as to where its paw actually landed.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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