in accordance with, in line with

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Explanation

Formal expression for following rules, principles, or reality.

[Noun] + に即して / に即した + [Noun]

現実に即して考えるべきだ。

Genjitsu ni sokushite kangaeru beki da.

We should think in accordance with reality.

法律に即した判断をする。

Houritsu ni sokushita handan wo suru.

Make judgments in line with the law.

More formal than に沿って.

～であれ

whether, be it, even if

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

Common in business and legal contexts.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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