Examples of 'contrary to the spirit' in a sentence

Meaning of "contrary to the spirit"

The phrase 'contrary to the spirit' is used to describe actions or behaviors that go against the intended principles, values, or objectives of a particular context or situation. It suggests a lack of alignment or adherence to the underlying essence or true meaning of something. This phrase is often employed to criticize actions that are considered contradictory or inconsistent with the desired spirit

How to use "contrary to the spirit" in a sentence

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contrary to the spirit
This is contrary to the spirit of iterative implementation.
A lax national policy is therefore contrary to the spirit of solidarity.
This is contrary to the spirit of the world.
Doping and match manipulation are contrary to the spirit of sport.
Contrary to the spirit of his teaching.
To do otherwise runs contrary to the spirit of science itself.
Innocent effects do not include attitudes or responses contrary to the spirit.
It is utterly contrary to the spirit of the age.
Community and solidarity Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport.
That had been contrary to the spirit of an environment protective of journalism.
Any other incident which is seen as contrary to the spirit of the game.
It is also contrary to the spirit of the agricul tural reform.
She believed that what was happening was contrary to the spirit of additionality.
This is contrary to the spirit of the bonafide licensing policy.
There is nothing more contrary to the spirit of the.

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This is contrary to the spirit in which the working party was established.
Then there may be things contrary to the spirit of yoga.
That was contrary to the spirit of universality of the Organization.
The proposed amendment was selective and contrary to the spirit and purpose of the resolution.
This is contrary to the spirit of European cultural diversity.
This condition was rejected by the Portuguese as contrary to the spirit of a negotiation.
Such an approach is contrary to the spirit of gradual adoption of the acquis communautaire.
All such inferences and conclusions are contrary to the spirit of Islam.
This is contrary to the spirit of Christ.
The absence of harmonization is in any case contrary to the spirit of the Community.
Dancing is contrary to the spirit of the whole Bible.
Such innocent things do not include attitudes or responses contrary to the spirit of Christ.
All this is contrary to the spirit of Jesus.
Majority represented in the other house, which is contrary to the spirit.
Such a claim would be contrary to the spirit of philosophy.
Contrary to the spirit of Christianity.
This seems to me to be totally contrary to the spirit of academic inquiry.
This is contrary to the spirit of partnership upon which the Agreement is based.
Seeking exaltation is contrary to the spirit of Christ.
Contrary to the Spirit to Scripture.
It is undoubtedly contrary to the spirit of the NPT.
We must unite against such unacceptable attitudes, which are contrary to the spirit of sport.
Racism is contrary to the spirit of Christ.
The deed of foundation contained many provisions contrary to the spirit of the papal Bull.
This is contrary to the spirit of the Fathers and Tradition of the Church.
This is blatant discrimination and runs contrary to the spirit of the European Union.
Acts Contrary to the Spirit of Sport I yell at my team mates and opponents.
They have done nothing contrary to the spirit of the Gospel.
It is contrary to the spirit of monarchy, to admit the nobility into commerce.
Genocide is a crime under international law contrary to the spirit and aims of the IUSY.
It is contrary to the spirit of the Qur'an to act in such a way.
Such advice is absolutely contrary to the Spirit of Prophecy.
That is contrary to the spirit of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2003.
The regulation should be revoked as being contrary to the spirit of Vatican II.
It is also contrary to the spirit of article 16 of the Convention.

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Examples of using Spirit
Show a little spirit for old RydeII
Spirit thinks he can not stay hurt
Conduct themselves in the spirit of good sportsmanship
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