the letter of the law
成語所屬單字letter
the letter of the law — 慣用語
1. the exact words of a law or rule as they are written, without considering the in
1.慣用語
釋義
法律條文的字面意義
the exact words of a law or rule as they are written, without considering the intention or spirit behind them.
例句
The landlord kept to the letter of the lease but refused to fix the broken heater.
Politicians often argue about the letter of the law versus its true purpose.