noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
put into operation; activate; invoke
General term for putting a system, mechanism, plan, or right into action. Often used with する as a transitive or intransitive verb.
政府は緊急対策を発動した。
The government put emergency measures into operation.
この機能は条
This function activates automatically when the conditions are met.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Legal term for invoking a law, clause, or right. Used in formal contexts.
弁護士は憲法の条項を発動して異議を申し立てた。
The lawyer invoked a constitutional clause and raised an objection.