Definition
司法 (sī fǎ) refers specifically to the judicial system and the administration of justice — courts, judges, and legal proceedings. It is a formal, institutional term, unlike 正义 (zhèng yì 'justice, righteousness'), which is a moral or ethical concept, or 公道 (gōng dao 'fair, reasonable'), which describes personal fairness. 法治 (fǎ zhì 'rule of law') is the broader principle of governing by law, while 司法 is the concrete system that applies it.
noun
justiceadministration of justice
adjective
judicial
Examples
- 司法。sī fǎ jīguān dúlì xíngshǐ shěnpàn quán.Judicial organs exercise adjudicative power independently.
- 司法。Wéihù sī fǎ gōngzhèng shì duì měi ge gōngmín de chéngnuò.Upholding judicial fairness is a commitment to every citizen.
- 司法。Guójiā zhèngzài tuījìn sī fǎ tǐzhì gǎigé.The country is advancing judicial system reform.
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