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Explain the following statement in about 50 words: "Rules are meant to be observed in spirit not only in letter".

Answer 1

Answer:

The letter of the law versus the spirit of the law is an idiomatic antithesis. When one obeys the letter of the law but not the spirit, one is obeying the literal interpretation of the words (the "letter") of the law, but not necessarily the intent of those who wrote the law. Conversely, when one obeys the spirit of the law but not the letter, one is doing what the authors of the law intended, though not necessarily adhering to the literal wording.

"Law" originally referred to legislative statute, but in the idiom may refer to any kind of rule. Intentionally following the letter of the law but not the spirit may be accomplished through exploiting technicalities, loopholes, and ambiguous language.

Answer 2

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Laws, rules and regulations are written to be obeyed and follow. "Rules are meant to be observed in spirit not only in letter" means that being written is not enough. The rules must be followed for the good of the individual, the society and the country.

An example of rules not being followed are the corrupted police who instead of enforcing the law break them for selfish gain. The question is, who will watch the watchman?