The decision as to whether violating the letter of the law is not a violation of the spirit of the law is made by a judge.

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This statement is generally true. Judges are responsible for interpreting and applying the law in a way that upholds its purpose or "spirit," even if the strict letter of the law is technically violated. However, there may be some cases where the decision of whether to violate the letter of the law is left up to other officials or individuals.

The Decision as to Whether Violating the Letter of the Law