立法 lìfǎ to enact laws
to enact laws; to legislate; legislation
How to remember 立法: 立 to stand + 法 law = to enact laws.
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How it is used
- To legislate / make law, or legislation itself - 立法机关 (lìfǎ jīguān) the legislative body; 通过立法解决 to solve via legislation.
- Pairs with 执法 (enforce the law) and 司法 (administer justice) as the three branches of legal work.
- Formal, governmental register.