Legalism.
A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule by law as key to ensuring social stability.
Meaning & usage
A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule by law as key to ensuring social stability.
Where this word comes from
From legal + -ism, calque from Chinese 法家 (fǎjiā). Almost always capitalised.
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