legalistglossary / LEGALIST legalist, n. A person who views things from a legal or formalistic standpoint; esp., one who believes in strict adherence to the letter of the law rather than its spirit. 词条贡献者 译员黎川,在一家顶尖澳洲律师事务所的上海办公室担任全职法律翻译,擅长翻译涉及工业与制造业领域的法律文件。