n. (Hira=ほう) law, body of rules by which order and justice is maintained; act, law or formal decision made by a legislature or other authority; method, way

n. (Trad=法, Pinyin=fa3) France, country in western Europe

n. (Trad=法, Pinyin=fa3) dharma, Buddhist teaching, law, rule, legalist, way, example, sample

adj. (Trad=法, Pinyin=fa3) French

n. (Simp=法, Pinyin=fa3) France, country in western Europe

n. (Simp=法, Pinyin=fa3) dharma, Buddhist teaching, law, rule, legalist, way, example, sample

adj. (Simp=法, Pinyin=fa3) French

[法] (1) a law; the law; a rule; a code
(2) a method; a way
(3) reason; justification

bu2 er4 fa3 men2
There is no other way.
The only proper course to take. The one and only way. Standard practice. 法门 refers to the initial approach to becoming a Buddhist believer.

zuo4 fa3 zi4 bi4
Making laws to bind oneself.
To fall foul of a law of one's own making.

yue1 fa3 san1 zhan1
Agreeing on three articles of law.
Laying down simple and clear rules so that they will be observed by all concerned.