立法

りっぽう

legislation, lawmaking

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The term 立法 (lìfǎ) specifically refers to the process of making or enacting laws. It is commonly used in formal or official contexts related to government, legal systems, and policy-making.

Common Contexts

立法 often appears when discussing the roles of legislative bodies, such as parliaments or congresses, and the procedures involved in creating or amending laws. It can also describe the overall legislative process or specific new laws being introduced.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 立法机关 (lìfǎ jīguān): legislative body or institution responsible for lawmaking.
  • 立法程序 (lìfǎ chéngxù): legislative procedure or process.
  • 立法 (xīn lìfǎ): new legislation, often referring to recently enacted laws.

Usage Notes

When using 立法, it is important to note that it is a noun or verb phrase related to lawmaking, not just any kind of rule or regulation. It is more formal than words like 制定 (zhìdìng, to formulate) and is specifically tied to legal statutes. Avoid confusing 立法 with 执法 (zhífǎ), which means law enforcement.

Summary

Use 立法 when talking about the creation, enactment, or amendment of laws, especially in formal or governmental contexts. It highlights the official and legal nature of the process.

Example Sentences

The country is accelerating the legislative process to protect the

The legislative body is responsible for enacting and amending laws.

This new legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights protection.