No. 587 in Chinese
依法
According to the law.
In a sentence
我们必须依法行为。
We must act according to the law.
The phrase '依法' is used to indicate that the action (行为) is conducted in accordance with the law.
依法提出上诉是公民的权利。
Filing an appeal according to the law is a citizen's right.
In this sentence, '依法' highlights the manner in which the appeal (上诉) should be conducted, emphasizing its basis in legal statutes.
这家公司依法注册成立。
This company was legally registered according to the law.
Here, '依法' describes the process of registration (注册成立), indicating its compliance with legal regulations.
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