following the exact wording of the law
suivre la lettre exacte de la loi (suivre la lettre exacte de la loi)
"He follows the letter of the law, not its spirit."
"Il suit la lettre de la loi, pas son esprit." (Il suit la lettre de la loi, pas son esprit.)
a positive aspect in a bad situation
to be honest and trustworthy
the largest portion of something
to be patient; to wait
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
to gather belongings and prepare to leave