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> it's quite clear what was meant, Laws are generally followed by the letter, not by intention. Whole cottage industries exist that look for ways around laws
by Swizec 4y ago
> it's quite clear what was meant,
Laws are generally followed by the letter, not by intention. Whole cottage industries exist that look for ways around laws without breaking them.
What is written down matters even if what was intended differs.
- kwhitefoot 4y agoIn most European jurisdictions the spirit of the law counts for quite a lot, especially when you get to higher courts.