1.
legal, juridical, pertaining to law
Relating to or based on law. Used to describe actions, measures, frameworks, or statuses that have a basis in the legal system.
法的な措置を取る。
To take legal measures.
この契約には法的拘束力がある。
This contract is legally binding.
問題が解決しない場合は、法的な手段に訴えるしかない。
If the problem is not resolved, we have no choice but to resort to legal means.
USAGE:
Used as a na-adjective modifier: 法的な責任 (legal responsibility), 法的な根拠 (legal basis). Also used adverbially: 法的に問題がある (there is a legal problem).
A productive suffix pattern: 法 (law) + 的 (adjective-forming suffix). Similar patterns include 経済的 (economic), 政治的 (political).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 法的措置: legal measures/action
- 法的責任: legal responsibility
- 法的拘束力: legal binding force
- 法的根拠: legal basis
- 法的に有効: legally valid
Related Words
Related:
法令 (law, ordinance)