Meaning of 'Word of the law'
What does the saying 'Word of the law' mean?
Idiom: Word of the law
Meaning:
The word of the law means that the law is interpreted in an absolutely literal way which goes against the ideas that the lawmakers had wished to implement.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Law |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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