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  What it means

  Literally “the letter of the law.” Refers to the strict, literal interpretation of a law — following the exact wording rather than the spirit or intent. “The letter of the law.”

  Vocabulary

  • litera — letter (of the alphabet); letter (of the law)
  • prawo — law, right

  Grammar note

  'Prawa' is the genitive of 'prawo' — genitive of possession/relation.

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