feudal law; statute; decree
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
national law; state law (in feudal times)
archaicRefers specifically to the legal system under imperial or feudal rule. Often encountered in historical texts, classical literature, and idioms emphasizing the authority of the state.
Wáng王
zǐ子
fàn犯
fǎ法
，
yǔ与
shù庶
mín民
tóng同
zuì罪
。
When a prince breaks the law, he is punished like a commoner.
Zài在
wáng王
fǎ法
miàn面
qián前
，
rén人
rén人
píng平
děng等
。
Before the law, all men are equal.
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Zhè这
shì是
wáng王
fǎ法
suǒ所
bù不
yǔn允
xǔ许
de的
xíng行
wéi为
。
This is behavior not permitted by law.
noun
law and order; policy and decree; legal authority
archaicA general term for the laws and regulations issued by the ruling authority, often implying the coercive power of the state. Can be used in broader contexts to mean 'the long arm of the law.'
Shuí谁
gǎn敢
wéi违
fǎn反
wáng王
fǎ法
？
Who dares violate the law?
Wáng王
fǎ法
wú无
qíng情
，
wéi违
fǎ法
bì必
jiū究
。
The law is merciless; violations will be prosecuted.
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Nǐ你
bì必
xū须
zūn遵
shǒu守
wáng王
fǎ法
。
You must obey the law.