依法

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Usage of 依法

The adverb 依法 means "according to the law" or "in accordance with legal regulations." It is commonly used in formal contexts such as legal, governmental, or official documents and speech. When speakers use 依法, they emphasize that actions or decisions are grounded in legal authority and legitimacy.

Common Collocations

  • 依法办事 (act according to the law): used to stress lawful conduct.
  • 依法判决 (judge according to the law): refers to court decisions based on legal statutes.
  • 依法纳税 (pay taxes according to the law): highlights legal obligation in taxation.

Important Notes

依法 is typically placed before verbs to indicate that the action is performed under legal rules. It is not used to mean "lawfully" in a moral sense but strictly in a legal framework. Avoid confusing 依法 with 依靠 (to rely on) or 法律 (law) alone; 依法 specifically modifies actions to show legal compliance.

Example Sentences

We must act according to the law and cannot violate it.

The court made a judgment according to the law in this case.

Enterprises should pay taxes according to the law and fulfill social