legal rationale; principle; Buddhist doctrine
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesnoun
legal principle; theoretical basis of law
formalA formal term referring to the underlying principles, reasoning, and justifications in jurisprudence.
A judge's ruling must be based on solid legal principles.
This paper delves deeply into the legal rationale of the case.
noun
rule; principle; law
literaryArchaic or literary usage for universal principles or laws (not necessarily legal).
The operation of heaven and earth follows its own principles.
This is the natural law of how things develop.
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Buddhist doctrine; principles of Buddhist law
Specifically refers to the principles, teachings, and philosophical rationale within Buddhism.
The senior monk is explaining the profound Buddhist doctrine to his disciples.
He devoted his life to studying Buddhist principles.
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law and reason; legal and moral principles
formalRefers to the combination of statutory law and human reason/emotion; often used in the phrase "法理难容" (unacceptable by both law and reason).
Abusing one's parents is intolerable by both law and reason.
This verdict conforms to both legal principles and human sentiment.