Usually means: Essence and intent behind legislation.
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  3. Spirit of the law: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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Definitions from Wiktionary (spirit of the law)

noun:  The interpretation of the law towards the end of providing justice, even if this interpretation does not fall within the law as written.

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