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Sensus verborum est anima legis

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The meaning of the words is the spirit of the law.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

5 Coke, 2. The meaning of the words is the spirit of the law.