律令制
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Meanings
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ritsuryō system; ancient East Asian centralized governance system
historical term
Historical term for the Chinese-inspired legal and administrative system adopted in Japan, especially prominent from the 7th to 10th centuries.
See also: 律令
The ritsuryō system was established in Japan modeled after Chinese institutions.
During the Nara period, centralized governance based on the ritsuryō system was practiced.