Legalism
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See also: legalism
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
legal + -ism, calque of Chinese 法家 (fǎjiā). Almost always capitalised.
Noun[edit]
Legalism (uncountable)
- A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule of law as key to ensuring social stability.
Translations[edit]
school of thought originating in ancient China
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