Letter of the law? Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 30, 2016 · 9-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between November 2003 and June 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 30, 2016 · 9-Down · 4 letters
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(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
noun
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