Definition
伏法 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to be executed' as a legal punishment. It is a formal term used in legal contexts. As a separable verb, the object 法 can be separated with aspect markers like 了: 伏了法.
v.o.
to be executed (as a legal punishment)
Examples
- 伏法，。Shārén fàn zhōngyú fú fǎ, shòuhàizhě jiāshǔ dédào le ānwèi.The murderer was finally executed, and the victim's family found comfort.
- ，。Tā yǐjīng fú le fǎ, hòuhuǐ yě wǎn le.He has already been executed, and regret is too late.
- 伏法。Zhè liǎng gè zuìfàn míngtiān jiù yào fú fǎ.These two criminals will be executed tomorrow.
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