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約束力

简约束力 · 繁約束力

Mandarin · pinyin yuē shù lì

(of a contract) binding (law)

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約: yuē · treaty, agreement, covenant
束: shù · bind, control, restrain; bale
力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19
约: yuē · treaty, agreement, covenant

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1–4–4 · yue1 shu4 li4

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joek3 cuk1 lik6

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noun

(law) binding force (e.g. of a contract)

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