律令

Japanese

kanjitab
Definitions
  • (sort=りつりょう) a set of codes and laws enacted during between the Asuka and Nara periods, influenced by a similar model in Tang Tang-dynasty China

Etymology

Com from Japanese 律 (ancient Chinese criminal code) + Japanese 令 (ancient Chinese administrative and civil code).

Origin

Japanese

令

Gloss

ancient Chinese administrative and civil code

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