antiformalist
/ˌænti ˈfɔrməlɪst/
adjective
- Opposed to strict adherence to established rules, conventions, or formal structures, especially in art, literature, or law.
- The judge's antiformalist interpretation focused on the law's purpose rather than its exact wording.
- The artist's antiformalist style rejected traditional painting techniques.
- Her antiformalist approach to teaching allowed students to explore freely.
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noun
- A person who opposes strict adherence to formal rules or conventions.
- As an antiformalist, he believed that creativity should not be limited by rules.
- The debate between formalists and antiformalists shaped modern literary criticism.
- She was known as an antiformalist who challenged traditional legal doctrines.
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