legalistic
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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
But when Google sent him a cryptic, legalistic email in early 2020 notifying him that the police were demanding access to some of his data, he was alarmed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
But the Thiam saga shows how identity issues, even in a more legalistic form and in this hopefully more peaceful era, can still weigh heavily.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
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
