noun
compendium of laws; statute books; complete book of the Six Codes
Refers to a comprehensive collection of Japan's six major legal codes (Constitution, Civil Code, Criminal Code, etc.) in one volume. Often used as a desk reference by legal professionals.
弁護士は机の上に六法全書を置いている。
The lawyer keeps a compendium of laws on his desk.
試験勉強のために六法全書を引く。
I consult the statute books for exam preparation.