following the exact wording of the law
den Wortlaut des Gesetzes genau befolgen (den wortlaut des gesetzes genau befolgen)
"He follows the letter of the law, not its spirit."
"Er folgt dem Wortlaut des Gesetzes, nicht seinem Geist." (Er folgt dem wortlaut des gesetzes, nicht seinem geist.)
to reach the intended group of people with a message or prod...
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence ove...
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or mor...
lacking courage or determination
bruised; having marks from injury
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions