明文 (míng wén) — explicit text (in laws, regulations, or formal documents); explicit terms (in writing)
Definition
A formal/literary term for rules, obligations, or terms that are clearly written out — in laws, regulations, or contracts — rather than implied. Most often seen in the pattern 明文规定 ('explicitly stipulate').
noun
explicit text (in laws, regulations, or formal documents)explicit terms (in writing)
Examples
- 。Zhè xiàng fǎ lǜ míng wén guī dìng le gōng mín de yì wù.This law explicitly stipulates the obligations of citizens.
- 明文。Gōng sī míng wén jìn zhǐ yuán gōng shōu shòu huì lù.The company explicitly prohibits employees from accepting bribes.
- 明文。Xié yì zhōng míng wén zhǐ chū le shuāng fāng yìng zūn shǒu de tiáo kuǎn.The agreement explicitly states the terms that both parties should abide by.
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