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法的責任を問われる
hōteki sekinin o toware ru
be held legally accountable
彼は不正行為で法的責任を問われた。
He was held legally accountable for his misconduct.
Law
formal
To be held legally responsible for one's actions or omissions, facing potential legal consequences.
企業は環境汚染の法的責任を問われる可能性がある。
Companies may be held legally accountable for environmental pollution.
政治家は汚職で法的責任を問われた。
The politician was held legally accountable for corruption.
Commonly used in legal, corporate, and political contexts to describe accountability for violations of laws or regulations.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from similar phrases
法的責任を問われる (be held legally accountable) focuses on the accountability aspect, while 法的責任を負う (to bear legal responsibility) emphasizes the burden of responsibility. The former often implies a process of questioning or investigation, while the latter is more about the obligation itself.
Gold Rule
Legal context usage
Always use this phrase in formal or legal contexts. It is inappropriate in casual settings unless discussing legal matters.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 法的 (hōteki, 'legal') + 責任 (sekinin, 'responsibility') + を (o, object marker) + 問われる (towareru, passive form of 問う 'to question/inquire'). The structure 'Xを問われる' means 'to be questioned about X' or 'to be held accountable for X'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or legal contexts. It implies that someone's actions have violated laws or regulations, and they may face legal consequences. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to legal or professional situations.
Word Breakdown
法的
legal
adjective責任
responsibility/accountability
nounを
object marker
particle問われる
to be questioned/held accountable (passive form of 問う)
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