適法
Meanings
1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes actions, procedures, or things that conform to the law. Often used in legal or formal contexts.
The lawyer judged that the contract was lawful.
We need to obtain the information through legal means.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉は適法である(an act/matter) is legal/lawful
This transaction is lawful.
- 適法に〈動詞〉to do (something) legally
The evidence was obtained legally.