合ごう法ほう主しゅ義ぎ

Meanings

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Refers to the principle of strict adherence to law or the quality of being constitutional. Often used in political or legal contexts.

彼かれは合ごう法ほう主しゅ義ぎを重おもんじる政せい治じ家かだ。

He is a politician who values legalism.

法ほう治ち主しゅ義ぎ
法治主義 emphasizes rule of law as a broader governance principle, while 合法主義 focuses on legality or constitutionality of specific acts.
合ごう法ほう性せい
合法性 is the quality of being legal, often used in everyday contexts; 合法主義 is more ideological, referring to a principle or doctrine.

Compound of 合法 (legal) + 主義 (principle, doctrine).