noun
General term for laws, rules, or regulations. Often used in formal or legal contexts.
律法に従って行動しなければならない。
You must act in accordance with the law.
noun
Specifically refers to Buddhist precepts or rules of conduct. Compare with 戒律.
See also: 戒律
僧侶は律法を守って生活している。
The monk lives observing the precepts.
noun
Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Often used in religious or academic contexts.
See also: トーラー
律法はユダヤ教の聖典の一部です。
The Torah is part of the Jewish scriptures.