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Meanings
1
General term for laws, rules, or regulations. Often used in formal or legal contexts.
You must act in accordance with the law.
2
Specifically refers to Buddhist precepts or rules of conduct. Compare with 戒律.
See also: 戒律
The monk lives observing the precepts.
3
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
The Torah is part of the Jewish scriptures.