leot6 zing3律政
Jyutpingleot6 zing3
Yaleleuht jing
Definition
Judicial affairs, justice, or the administration of law.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of the Hong Kong government, specifically referring to the Department of Justice. It functions as a prefix rather than a standalone noun in daily speech. You will rarely hear it used to describe the general legal system or judiciary outside of official titles.
Examples
He works at the Department of Justice.
Has this case been handed over to the Department of Justice to handle yet?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to mean law in a general sense like the subject of study or legal rules, as that would be 法律. It is a specific administrative term for the government department.
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