letter of the law
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The other two are important, sure, especially for not rocking the familial boat, but everyone should abide by the letter of the law.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
Skeptics say the new rules illustrate the security risks inherent in approving the exports and that following them to the letter of the law might mean no shipments get approved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
He said the document release "grossly fails to comply with both the spirit and the letter of the law" of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
He wants to punish those who speak out against him, who present cases against him and who, in doing their jobs to the letter of the law, go against his wishes.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2025
“If anyone tried to live by the letter of the law, it was me,” he said later, in an interview published by the Ambassador Report.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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