idiom
The Letter vs. The Spirit
the LET-er vur-sus the SPIR-it
/ðə ˈlɛtər ˈvɜːrsəs ðə ˈspɪrɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
theletterversusthespirit
Dictionary meaning
Strict literal compliance with the law versus adherence to its underlying purpose
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