大法 () — (legal) constitution of a nation, fundamental law; (Buddhist) great dharma

Definition

Literary/elevated term, not everyday use. In law, "the constitution / fundamental law of a nation" (close in meaning to 宪法 but more classical). In Buddhism, "the great Dharma" — the ultimate truth the Buddha taught.

noun
(legal) constitution of a nationfundamental law(Buddhist) great dharma

Examples

  • 大法
    Zhè bù dà bǎo zhàng le gōng mín de jī běn quán lì.
    This constitution safeguards the basic rights of citizens.
  • 大法
    dà Shì yí gè guó jiā de gēn běn fǎ lǜ.
    The fundamental law is the foundation of a country's legal system.
  • 大法
    Fó jiào zhōng de dà zhǐ de shì yǔ zhòu de zhēn lǐ.
    In Buddhism, the great dharma refers to the truth of the universe.

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