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.
He treats the rules absolutistically and never makes exceptions.
The judge applied the law absolutistically, refusing to consider the defendant's personal circumstances.
While some philosophers argue for a flexible approach to ethics, others maintain that moral principles must be followed absolutistically to ensure social order.