spirit of the lawglossary / SPIRIT OF THE LAW spirit of the law. The general meaning or purpose of the law, as opposed to its literal content. Cf. LETTER OF THE LAW. [Cases: Statutes 183. C.J.S. Statutes § 317.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Lester,毕业于美国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与复杂国际仲裁有关的法律文件。