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삼권분립

samgwonbullip [삼꿘불립]

삼권분립이 · 삼권분립을

separation of powers

Example

삼권분립은 권력의 남용을 막기 위한 민주주의의 기본 원칙입니다.

The separation of powers is a basic democratic principle meant to prevent abuse of power.

Word parts

삼 three권 power분 divide립 stand

Literally 'three powers standing divided' — legislative, executive and judicial.

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Pronounced [삼꿘불립] — ㄴ before ㄹ becomes ㄹ.