Korean

법원
Meaning: court of law
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

法
院

Example sentences

He had to appear in court.
피해자는 가해자를 상대로 법원에 소를 제기했습니다.
The victim filed a lawsuit in court against the perpetrator.
그 사건은 현재 법원에 계속 중이다.
The case is currently pending in court.
사건의 실체를 밝히기 위해 법원에서는 증거 조사를 포함한 심리를 진행했다.
The court conducted a hearing, including an investigation of evidence, to reveal the truth of the case.
회사는 채권을 근거로 법원에 소송을 냈다.
The company filed a lawsuit in court based on the claim.
법원은 운전자의 과실을 인정했다.
The court recognized the driver's negligence.
법원은 피고인에게 사형을 선고했다.
The court sentenced the defendant to death.
법원은 실종자를 사망자로 보는 의제를 적용했다.
The court applied the legal fiction that treats the missing person as deceased.
계약 위반으로 회사가 법원에 손해배상을 청구했다.
The company filed a claim for damages in court because of a contract violation.
변호사는 피해자의 청구권을 법원에 설명했다.
The lawyer explained the victim's right to make a claim to the court.

Usage Notes

Refers to a government institution that exercises judicial power.

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