1. relating to or characterized by strict adherence to law or rules, especially religious law
Usage: theological; formal

Examples

• The nomistic approach emphasized following every detail of religious law.
• His nomistic interpretation left no room for flexibility in moral decisions.
• The community’s nomistic traditions governed daily life completely.
• She rejected the nomistic framework in favor of personal spirituality.
• The nomistic scholars debated the precise meaning of each commandment.
• Their nomistic worldview prioritized obedience over compassion.