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Conjugations for 法律

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[ほう()·りつ()]
houritsu
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 法律

noun, no adjective
  1. law

Definition and Synonyms for 法律

Law legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
Synonyms: 条例, , 法令, 法度, 法律, 法規
Legislative Act an act passed by a legislative body
Synonyms: 律令, 成文法, 法令, 法律
Legal Code a code of laws adopted by a state or nation
Synonyms: 法典, 法律
Jurisprudence the collection of rules imposed by authority
Synonyms: ロー, ロー, ロー, 国法, 律令, , 法令, 法典, 法制, 法律, 王法

Meanings for each kanji in 法律

» method; law; rule; principle; model; system
» rhythm; law; regulation; gauge; control

Categories 法律 is a member of

Legal Document a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
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Enactment a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
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Codification a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
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Collection several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 法律

Sample Sentences for 法律

That's against the law.
Rules are to be observed.
It is necessary that everybody obey the law.
Everybody is subject to law.
Are you in favor of the new law?

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