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lex dubia non obligat

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Japanese Meaning
疑わしい法律は拘束力を持たない / 不明確な法令は効力を持たない / 信頼性の低い法律は適用されない
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法令の文言が曖昧なとき、弁護士はしばしば裁判官に「疑わしい法律は拘束力を持たない」と注意を促し、罰を科す前に慎重になるよう求める。

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(law) A doubtful law is not binding.

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lex dubia non obligat

When the statute's wording is ambiguous, lawyers often remind judges that lex dubia non obligat, urging caution before imposing penalties.

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When the statute's wording is ambiguous, lawyers often remind judges that lex dubia non obligat, urging caution before imposing penalties.

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