Törvényhez

Törvényhez is the allative form of the Hungarian noun törvény, meaning “the law.” It combines the base word with the suffix -hoz/-hez/-höz to indicate direction toward the law or a relation to it. In function, törvényhez is not a separate concept but a grammatical form used in various constructions.

In usage, törvényhez can express movement toward or appeal to the law, as in phrases where a person or body seeks guidance or authority from the law. It also appears in expressions indicating conformity or reference to legal requirements, for example when actions are said to be done “in accordance with the law.” The exact interpretation depends on the verb and context, such as a court turning to the law for guidance or a company aligning its policies with legal standards.

Morphology and form: the allative suffix appears in three variants—-hoz, -hez, -höz—chosen according to vowel harmony and the stem’s phonology. For törvény, the customary form is törvényhez, reflecting the stem’s front vowel. This form is one of several allative constructions in Hungarian that encode direction, reference, or adherence to a target noun.

Examples:

- A panaszos a törvényhez fordult. (The plaintiff turned to the law.)

- A cég a törvényhez igazodik. (The company complies with the law.)

- A bíró a törvényhez fordítja az értelmezést. (The judge refers the interpretation to the law.)

See also: Hungarian grammar, allative case, noun inflection, concordance with law references.