hukukla

Hukukla is a Turkish adverb formed from the noun hukuk (law) plus the instrumental suffix -la. It denotes performing an action in accordance with the law or by legal means. In formal or legal writing, hukukla is used to emphasize legality, legitimacy, or compliance with legal norms; in everyday speech it is far less common and may sound technical or ceremonial.

Etymology and form: Hukuk is a native Turkish term for law, with origins that trace through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic concepts related to rights and judgment. The suffix -la marks instrumentality or accompaniment, producing a meaning akin to “with the law” or “in a lawful manner.” The combination is predominantly literary or administrative in tone.

Usage and nuance: Hukukla is typically encountered in jurisprudential, governmental, or policy contexts where the legality of actions, decisions, or processes is being asserted. It contrasts with expressions like by statute (kanunla) or legally (yasal olarak); it emphasizes adherence to the legal framework rather than mere formal prescription. In practice, writers may favor phrases such as hukuka uygun, yasal olarak, or kanuni çerçevede to convey related ideas with greater naturalness.

Related terms: Hukuki (legal, adjectival), hukuka uygun (in conformity with the law), hukuk devleti (the rule of law), and kanunla (by statute) are commonly used in Turkish legal and administrative language.

See also: Turkish law terms, rule of law, legal methodology, Turkish morphological suffixes.