Law

What Does “the spirit of the law” mean? Definition: When one obeys the spirit of the law but not the […]

What Does “above the law” mean? Definition: Not subject to the law, exempt from the laws that apply to everyone

What Does “case-by-case” mean? Definition: Separate and distinct from others of the same kind. Example(s) All applications are scrutinized on

What Does “hold someone accountable (for something)” mean? Definition: to consider someone responsible for something. Example(s) I hold you accountable

What Does “in the eyes of the law” mean? Definition: legally. Example(s) In the eyes of the law you are

What Does “lay down the law” mean? Definition: tell people what they should do in a forceful and stern way.

What Does “read the riot act” mean? Definition: if you read the riot act to someone, you warn or reprimand