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TOPIK 5verb

의거하다

uigeohada

의거해요 · 의거했어요 · 의거할 거예요 · 의거한 (+noun)

to be based on, to act in accordance with

Example

모든 처벌은 법에 의거해서 이루어져야 합니다.

All punishment must be carried out in accordance with the law.

Word parts

의 rely거 basis

Literally 'rely on a basis.'