“依法”常见的英文表达有 according to law、in accordance with the law 或 legally,具体使用可根据语境和表达习惯选择:
According to law:强调按照法律的具体规定或条款行事。例如:
All actions must be taken according to law.(所有行动都必须依法进行。)
In accordance with the law:与“according to law”意思相近,更正式一些,常用于法律文件或正式场合。例如:
The company must operate in accordance with the law.(公司必须依法运营。)
Legally:侧重于从法律角度或法律上是否允许的角度,表示“合法地”“依法地”。例如:
You are legally required to file a tax return.(依法,你必须提交纳税申报表。 )