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刑律 (けいりつ, keiritsu) Japanese meaning: criminal law | Kotomora

刑けい律りつ

Meanings

1

criminal law

Refers to the body of law dealing with crime and punishment. Often used in legal contexts.

刑けい律りつに照てらして、その行こう為いは重じゅう罪ざいとされる。
Under criminal law, that act is considered a serious crime.

Kanji

刑punish, penalty, sentence
律rhythm, law, regulation

Related words

刑けい法ほう
刑法 is the more common modern term for 'criminal law' or 'penal code'. 刑律 is an older or more formal synonym, often used in historical or legal texts.

Etymology

Compound of 刑 (punishment, penalty) and 律 (law, regulation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used in legal contexts to refer to criminal statutes.