törvénykönyvi

Törvénykönyvi is a Hungarian term that translates to "codified" or "statutory" in English. It refers to the state of being established by law in a systematic and comprehensive manner. When a legal concept, rule, or entire body of law is described as törvénykönyvi, it signifies that it has been formally enacted and organized into a code or statute book.

The concept of törvénykönyvi is central to civil law legal systems, where comprehensive codes serve as the primary source of law. These codes are typically organized into distinct branches, such as civil law, criminal law, or administrative law, and aim to provide a clear, logical, and exhaustive statement of the legal principles governing a particular area. This contrasts with common law systems, where law is developed through judicial precedents and statutes may be more fragmented.

In Hungary, significant legislative efforts have resulted in various törvénykönyvi provisions. Historically, major codifications like the Ptk. (Polgári Törvénykönyv, the Civil Code) have been cornerstones of Hungarian legal order. Such codes are designed to be stable and enduring, though they are subject to amendment and reform over time to adapt to societal changes and evolving legal thought. The adjective "törvénykönyvi" therefore emphasizes the structured, written, and officially sanctioned nature of these legal provisions.