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法的責任を負う
hōteki sekinin o ou
bear legal responsibility
彼はその事故で法的責任を負うことになった。
He ended up bearing legal responsibility for the accident.
Law
formal
To bear legal responsibility for one's actions or obligations under the law.
企業は製品の安全性に関して法的責任を負う。
Companies bear legal responsibility for product safety.
過失により損害を与えた場合、法的責任を負う可能性がある。
If you cause damage through negligence, you may bear legal responsibility.
Commonly used in legal, corporate, and formal contexts to describe accountability for legal consequences.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
法的責任を負う is often used in contracts, corporate policies, or legal disputes. Pay attention to the context (e.g., civil vs. criminal liability) to understand the specific type of responsibility being referred to.
Gold Rule
Legal vs. Moral Responsibility
法的責任を負う refers specifically to legal accountability, not moral or ethical responsibility. For example, a company may bear legal responsibility for a product defect, but individuals may also feel moral responsibility.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 法的 (hōteki, 'legal') + 責任 (sekinin, 'responsibility') + を負う (o ou, 'to bear/assume'). 法的 is derived from 法 (hō, 'law') + 的 (teki, adjectival suffix), while 責任 comes from Chinese (責任, zérèn), and を負う is a verb phrase meaning 'to bear' or 'to assume' responsibility.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or legal contexts. It implies a duty or obligation that is enforceable by law. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing legal matters.
Word Breakdown
法的
legal
adjective責任
responsibility
nounを負う
to bear/assume
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