司法

sīfǎ

noun HSK 7-9 #4,904

Meanings

Literally 'managing law' — the administration of justice

司法独立是法治的基础。

Sīfǎ dúlì shì fǎzhì de jīchǔ.

Judicial independence is the foundation of the rule of law.

这个案件已经进入司法程序。

Zhège ànjiàn yǐjīng jìnrù sīfǎ chéngxù.

This case has already entered judicial proceedings.

usage

司法 is used as a modifier in many legal terms: 司法部 (Ministry of Justice), 司法机关 (judicial authority), 司法解释 (judicial interpretation).

司 sī

法 fǎ