The idea of justice is not the same as the idea of law.
正义的理念与法律的理念并不相同。
The distinction between law and morality is a fundamental one in legal philosophy.
法律与道德的区别是法律哲学中的一个基本问题。
Law is a system of rules that are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior.
法律是通过社会机构执行的规则系统,用以管理行为。
Legal rules are not self-executing; they require human agency to be effective.
法律规则不是自我执行的;它们需要人的代理才能生效。
The primary function of law is to provide a framework for social order.
法律的主要功能是为社会秩序提供一个框架。
The rule of law is a political ideal, not a legal concept.
法治是一种政治理想,而不是一个法律概念。
Law is not a closed logical system, but a means of social control.
法律不是一个封闭的逻辑系统,而是一种社会控制手段。
The concept of law is a complex one, and it is not easy to define.
The concept of a legal system presupposes the concept of a rule.
法律体系的概念预设了规则的概念。
Legal obligations are not merely moral obligations backed by sanctions.