More specifically, his by-the-book approach, which we instantly clock as cruel and unnecessary, falls under the umbrella of "retributive justice."

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1315752/the-walking-dead-dead-city-review/

Mystery Incorporated, Sheriff Stone (voiced by Patrick Warburton) is the by-the-book cop of Crystal Cove.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/scooby-doo-best-funny-characters/

She partners with a by-the-book detective played by Daniel Sunjata.

Source: https://www.nexttv.com/news/home-economics-will-not-return-on-abc-and-high-potential-debuts-next-year

So, he did what his analytical, by-the-book mind always does: find the sure outlet.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/1/16/23557480/4-downs-to-13-5-the-magic-runs-out

This is very by-the-book stuff, but in many ways Bethesda wrote the playbook to begin with.

Source: https://kotaku.com/starfield-gameplay-release-date-rpg-xbox-game-pass-1848189464