中国古代社会特有的礼法合一使法律在运用时要考虑到各种方面的影响,其中极为重要的就是孝对法律的影响。当孝子为尽孝道违反法律时,即礼与法相冲突时,中国古代的法律往往会对犯法的孝子孝女宽免,并且变通了法律以达到礼法合一,使中国的古代司法充满了人情味。 The combination of etiquette and law unique to ancient Chinese society allowed the law to take various aspects into account when applying the law. Of paramount importance was the impact of filial piety on law. When dutiful son filial piety breaks the law, that is, when the conflict between courtesy and law occurs, the ancient Chinese laws often waive the dutiful filial piety of criminals who violated the law and adapted the law to achieve the integration of courtesy and ritual, making the ancient Chinese judiciary full of human touch.