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absolutistically

adv.
C1 Advanced ab·so·lu·tis·ti·cal·ly

adv. in a way that is completely strict and does not allow for any exceptions. You use this to describe someone who follows rules or beliefs with total seriousness.

adv. in a manner that is absolute and leaves no room for compromise or exception. Often used to describe the application of rules or the adherence to a specific ideology.


SIMPLE

He treats the rules absolutistically and never makes exceptions.

CONTEXTUAL

The judge applied the law absolutistically, refusing to consider the defendant's personal circumstances.

COMPLEX

While some philosophers argue for a flexible approach to ethics, others maintain that moral principles must be followed absolutistically to ensure social order.

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