VocabJLPT N1
criminal law
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. criminal law
  2. 2. penal code
  3. 3. Criminal law
This noun refers to criminal law, the body of law that defines crimes and their punishments. It is a legal term you will encounter in discussions of the justice system or criminal cases.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The defense attorney argued that "there is a dispute over the interpretation of criminal law."

Sentence 2

Honestly, reading the criminal code just puts me to sleep.

Sentence 3

The document cites relevant provisions of the criminal law.

Sentence 4

The evening radio was covering the proposed criminal law revision.

Sentence 5

That sense of justice is dangerous if it goes beyond what criminal law allows.