noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
connection; relation; affiliation
General term for a link, relationship, or affiliation between entities. Often used in formal or organizational contexts.
この会社は大手企業と係属関係にある。
This company has an affiliation with a major corporation.
両者の係属を明確にする必要がある。
It is necessary to clarify the relationship between the two parties.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
pendency (of a lawsuit)
Legal term referring to the state of a case being pending before a court. Often used in the compound 訴訟係属.
See also: 訴訟係属
その事件は現在、東京地裁に係属している。
The case is currently pending before the Tokyo District Court.
訴訟係属中は、同じ事件を別の裁判所に提起できない。
While a lawsuit is pending, the same case cannot be filed in another court.