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.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师Shifang，知名法学院法律专业，擅长翻译各类与企业改组和重组相关的法律文件。