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Letter of the Law |
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The strict and exact force of the language used in a statute, as distinguished from the spirit, general purpose, and policy of the statute. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Both on- and off-duty law enforcement officers must behave in such a manner that their actions are always within the letter and spirit of the law. I "Marcus & Miilichap has a fully staffed and licensed office in Kentucky that complies with the letter and spirit of the law. Wherein lies the authority of the Supreme Court to write into Canadian law tests that have the effect of negating both the letter and spirit of the law enacted by Parliament? |
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