TOPIK · Level 271
15 words
Korean word
법률
Pronunciation
Romanizationpeomnyul
Meaning
- nounlaw
Example
그 법률은 시민의 권리를 보호한다.keu peom nyu reun si mi nui kwol li reul po ho han da
That law protects citizens' rights.
More examples
그는 법률을 위반하여 처벌을 받았다.keu neun peom nyu reul wi ban ha yeo cheo beo reul pa dat tta
He was punished for violating the law.
Core concept
An official rule backed by the state that sets boundaries, protects people, and settles conflicts.
Common phrases
법률을 위반하다peom nyu reul wi ban ha da
violate the law
법률에 따라peom nyu re tta ra
under the law
법률 개정peom nyul kae jeong
amendment to the law
Similar words
법peop: A common short term for the official rules that govern public life.
법령peomnyeong: A legal document formally issued by a national or local government.
법규peopkkyu: A specific rule made under law to guide people's actions.
규정kyujeong: A written rule or procedure that an organization expects people to follow.
Definition in Korean
국가가 공포·시행하는 규칙과 제도로서 개인의 권리 보호와 분쟁 해결의 근거를 제공하는 법적 규정kuk kka ga kong po si haeng ha neun kyu chik kkwa che do ro seo kae i nui kwol li po ho wa pun jaeng hae gyeo rui keun geo reul che gong ha neun peop jjeok kyu jeong
Word origin
The word comes from Chinese-derived elements meaning law and rule, linking its form to rules that organize public life.
Usage tips
- Recognizing this formal term helps learners follow reports about government decisions, rights, and court disputes.
Opposites
- 불법pulbeopillegalitynoun
Related words
- 법률가peomnyulgalawyernoun
- 법률제도peomnyuljedolegal systemnoun