noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
law observance; obeying the law
Refers to the act or state of following laws and regulations. Often used in formal or legal contexts, but also in everyday discussions about compliance.
Companies should act with a spirit of law observance.
A work-to-rule (lawful protest) was carried out.
法令順守 is a common compound meaning 'legal compliance', often used in corporate contexts. 遵法/順法 is a shorter, more abstract noun.
law-abiding spirit; respect for the law
Common spelling in news and everyday contexts; this form has higher priority.
Correct kanji for 'law observance', but less common than 順法 in modern usage.
遵法 is composed of 遵 (follow, obey) and 法 (law). 順法 uses 順 (order, obey) instead, which is a common variant. The reading じゅんぽう is the on'yomi of both kanji.