Definition
The underlying principle or intention behind a law, rule, or agreement, rather than its literal wording or specific requirements.
法律精神
We must adhere to the spirit of the contract, not just its literal terms.
我們必須遵守合約的精神，而不僅僅是其字面條款。
Even if it's not explicitly stated, we should still follow the spirit of the rule.
即使沒有明確規定，我們仍應遵循規則的精神。
The company policy aims to encourage collaboration, even though employees sometimes exploit loopholes in the letter of the law.
公司政策旨在鼓勵合作，儘管員工有時會利用法律條文的漏洞。