1 according to law; by operation of law; in conformity with legal provisions; in accordance with law: |
| 依法办案 handle cases in conformity with legal provisions |
| 依法惩办 punish according to law; deal with in accordance with the law; bring to justice |
| 依法治国 rule the country by law; rule of law |
| 依法独立行使职权 independent exercise of powers within the framework of law |