legalistically
adverb disapproving uk/ˌliː.ɡəlˈɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/ us/ˌliː.ɡəlˈɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/
墨守法规地，律法主义地
in a way that gives too much attention to legal rules and details
While legalistically correct, the original wording was misleading. 原来的措辞单从法律细节上看都没问题，却有误导之嫌。
People have become so legalistically literal that they violate the spirit and character of the rules. 现在大家都十分拘泥于字面上的法律意义，以致于未能把握这些规则的精神和实质。
See: legalistic
- More examples
- The pact should be interpreted pragmatically, rather than legalistically.
- "Induction" is defined legalistically to refer to formal appointment as an official.
- The agreements are legalistically interpreted so as to maintain the maximum freedom to advertise.