依法 yīfǎ legal (proceedings)
legal (proceedings); according to law
How to remember 依法: 依 to rely on + 法 law = legal (proceedings).
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How it is used
- According to law / legally - 依法办事 (yīfǎ bànshì) to act in accordance with the law.
- Formal/legal register; 依法治国 (rule the country by law), 依法追究 (pursue legally).
- Fixed adverbial: 依 (according to) + 法 (law). Signals a lawful basis for an action.