A person who opposes legalism—the strict application of laws and rules without consideration of context or compassion.
From anti- + legalist (one who favors strict legal adherence). Legalist comes from legal + -ist.
Religious antilegalists—especially Christians—argue that following rules without love defeats the purpose of morality. It's one of Christianity's oldest internal debates.
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