ものとする
mono to suru
shall be regarded as; it is stipulated that
[Shall be regarded as; it is stipulated that]
Connection: Verb (plain form) + ものとする
Usage: Used in legal documents, regulations, contracts, and official rules to state provisions or stipulations. Very formal. Equivalent to "shall" in legal English.
Examples:
届出は書面によるものとする。(Notifications shall be made in writing.)
会費は毎月初めに支払うものとする。(Membership fees shall be paid at the beginning of each month.)
本契約は、双方の署名をもって有効とするものとする。(This contract shall become effective upon the signatures of both parties.)