Definition
执法 (zhí fǎ) is a formal verb-object phrase meaning 'to enforce the law' — it refers specifically to the official act of carrying out laws, typically by police or authorities. It is not used for general 'obeying the law' (守法 shǒu fǎ) or 'breaking the law' (违法 wéi fǎ).
verb
to enforce the law
Examples
- 执法。Jǐngchá bìxū yángé zhí fǎ.The police must strictly enforce the law.
- 执法。zhí fǎ guòchéng zhōng yào gōngzhèng.One must be fair in the process of law enforcement.
- 执法，。Tāmen yīfǎ zhí fǎ, bǎohù gōngmín quányì.They enforce the law in accordance with the law and protect citizens' rights.
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