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.]
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.]