Meaning of 'Letter of the law'
What does the saying 'Letter of the law' mean?
Idiom: Letter of the law
Meaning:
If people interpret laws and regulations strictly, ignoring the ideas behind them, they follow the letter of the law.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Law |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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