eight unpardonable crimes
Historical term from ancient Japanese law (ritsuryō system). Refers to eight grave offenses for which amnesty was not granted. Compare with 十悪 (ten abominations) in Buddhist-influenced legal codes.
See also: 十悪
Under the ritsuryō system, the eight unpardonable crimes were considered the most serious offenses.
Amnesty was not applied to crimes that fell under the eight unpardonable crimes.
Standard kanji form for this historical legal term.
Alternate kanji form; less common than 八虐.
From 八 (eight) + 虐 (oppression, cruelty). The term originates from the ancient Japanese ritsuryō legal system, influenced by Chinese legal codes.