noun
text of the law; legal text
Refers to the written wording of a law or statute, often in formal or legal contexts.
法文を読むだけでは、その法律の意図がわかりにくいことがある。
Just reading the text of the law can sometimes make it hard to understand the intent of the legislation.
Compound of 法 (ほう, 'law') and 文 (ぶん, 'text, writing').