the letter of the law

US /ðə ˌlet.ər əv ðə ˈlɑː/
UK /ðə ˌlet.ər əv ðə ˈlɑː/
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huruf undang-undang, teks undang-undang

the literal interpretation of a law or rule, rather than its spirit or intention

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He followed the letter of the law, but not its spirit, by technically fulfilling the contract without truly helping the client.
Dia mengikut huruf undang-undang, tetapi bukan semangatnya, dengan memenuhi kontrak secara teknikal tanpa benar-benar membantu pelanggan.
Sometimes, applying the letter of the law can lead to unfair outcomes.
Kadang-kadang, mengaplikasikan huruf undang-undang boleh membawa kepada hasil yang tidak adil.