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User_gary Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Letter and spirit
Pakistan is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world and the epicentre of terrorism. Instead of hiding our heads ostrich-like in the sand, we need to end this policy of supporting our so-called strategic assets. The shelf life of such a policy has ended long ago," according to an editorial published in the Daily Times.
The edit further said that Pakistan has a long history of letting its soil be used for cross-border terrorism, but now the country needs to understand that insurgent elements have done more harm than good.
"We cannot deny the fact Pakistan has had a long history of letting its soil be used for cross-border terrorism. Now that we have committed to not let our soil be used for cross-border terrorism, it is hoped that this 'commitment' will be followed in both letter and spirit," it said.
Source : http://in.news.yahoo.com/139/20100118/874/twl-using-terror-as-strategic-asset-woul.html
Could you please explain to me what "letter" and "spirit" means in this context?
Though, I can guess, "spirit" means "with full enthusiasm"
The edit further said that Pakistan has a long history of letting its soil be used for cross-border terrorism, but now the country needs to understand that insurgent elements have done more harm than good.
"We cannot deny the fact Pakistan has had a long history of letting its soil be used for cross-border terrorism. Now that we have committed to not let our soil be used for cross-border terrorism, it is hoped that this 'commitment' will be followed in both letter and spirit," it said.
Source : http://in.news.yahoo.com/139/20100118/874/twl-using-terror-as-strategic-asset-woul.html
Could you please explain to me what "letter" and "spirit" means in this context?
Though, I can guess, "spirit" means "with full enthusiasm"
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letter - according to the written rules. in spirit - according to what the rules are trying to express, even if not actually spelled out. A reasonable extension/interpretation of the rules.
- letter - according to the written rules.
- in spirit - according to what the rules are trying to express, even if not actually spelled out.
- A reasonable extension/interpretation of the rules.
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letter - according to the written rules.
in spirit - according to what the rules are trying to express, even if not actually spelled out. A reasonable extension/interpretation of the rules.
in spirit - according to what the rules are trying to express, even if not actually spelled out. A reasonable extension/interpretation of the rules.
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