法令

ほうれい · hōrei

JLPT N1

Meaning

Laws and ordinances; statutes; regulations; decrees

Examples

• この法令は来月から施行される予定です。 — This ordinance is scheduled to come into effect next month.
• 新しい法令の制定に向けて議論が進められています。 — Discussions are underway for the enactment of new laws and ordinances.
• 企業は法令を遵守し、社会的な責任を果たす必要があります。 — Companies must comply with laws and ordinances and fulfill their social responsibilities.