Chinese

yīfǎ
Meaning: according to law; legally
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

我們必須依法處理這件事。
我们必须依法处理这件事。
We must handle this matter according to the law.
依法納稅是每個公民應盡的義務。
Paying taxes according to the law is an obligation that every citizen should fulfill.
政府必須依法懲治詐騙集團。
The government must punish fraud rings according to the law.
總統依法任免高級官員。
The president appoints and dismisses senior officials according to the law.
每到五月,國民都必須依法申報個人所得稅。
Every May, citizens must report personal income tax according to the law.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate actions performed in compliance with legal statutes.

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