Verbatim et literatim refers to a direct, verbatim transcription or reproduction of a text, word-for-word and letter-for-letter. There are several synonyms for verbatim et literatim, including "exact copy," "literal replication," "precise duplication," "word-for-word transcription," and "literal translation." All of these phrases convey the idea of reproducing a text accurately and without alteration. In legal contexts, the term "strictly construed" may be used to mean a reading or interpretation of a law or contract that is limited to the exact words used. Regardless of the specific phrase used, the goal is always to ensure that the reproduced text is an identical replica of the original.