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.]
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.]