法的責任がある
この契約違反により、当社は法的責任があると判断されました。
Due to this contract breach, our company was determined to be legally responsible.
Having a legal obligation or accountability under the law.
企業は製品の安全性に関して法的責任がある。
Companies have legal responsibility regarding product safety.
医師は患者のプライバシー保護に法的責任がある。
Doctors have a legal responsibility to protect patient privacy.
Often used in contracts, regulations, or legal discussions to indicate accountability.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 道義的責任 (dōgi-teki sekinin)
法的責任がある refers specifically to legal accountability under the law, while 道義的責任 means moral responsibility, which is not enforceable by law.
Gold Rule
Use in legal contexts
This phrase is typically used in formal or legal writing. Avoid casual contexts where moral responsibility is implied instead.
Word Origin
法的 (hōteki) means 'legal' (from 法 'law' + 的 'adjectival suffix') and 責任 (sekinin) means 'responsibility'. The phrase combines these to indicate legal accountability.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal contexts such as contracts, legal documents, or discussions about accountability. Often paired with verbs like ある, 負う, or 問われる.