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TOPIK 6adjective

엄정하다

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엄정해요 · 엄정했어요 · 엄정한 (+noun)

strict and fair, impartial

Example

법원은 이번 사건을 엄정하게 처리해야 합니다.

The court must handle this case strictly and fairly.

Word parts

엄 strict정 right

Literally 'strict and right'.

Good to know

Common in official statements: 엄정하게 대처하겠습니다 'we will deal with it firmly'.