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Article 1Fundamental Principles

第一条(基本原則)

Private rights must be congruent with the public welfare.

私権は、公共の福祉に適合しなければならない。

The exercise of rights and performance of duties must be done in good faith.

権利の行使及び義務の履行は、信義に従い誠実に行わなければならない。

Abuse of rights is not permitted.

権利の濫用は、これを許さない。

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