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Ita Lex Scripta Est

Lat So the law is written. Dig. 40, 9, 12. The law must be obeyed notwithstanding the apparent rigor of Its application. 3 Bl. Comm. 430. we must be content with the law as it stands, without inquiring into its reasons. 1 BI. Comm. 32

Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)