Japanese

ほうりつ
Meaning: law
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

法律を守ることは、社会のルールです。
Obeying the law is a rule of society.
法律上の問題が発生した。
A legal problem occurred.
政府は新しい法律を定めた
The government established a new law.
法律は強制労働を禁止している。
The law prohibits forced labor.
この場所での喫煙は法律で禁じられている。
Smoking at this location is forbidden by law.

Usage Notes

Refers to the system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members.

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