letter of the lawglossary / LETTER OF THE LAW letter of the law. The strictly literal meaning of the law, rather than the intention or policy behind it. — Also termed litera legis. Cf. SPIRIT OF THE LAW . [Cases: Statutes 183. C.J.S. Statutes § 317.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Max,毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院,擅长翻译有关电信和互联网领域的法律文件。