Verbる ものとする
〜ru mono to suru
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ものとする
Assuming or deciding something as...
When to use
ものとする: shall be treated as, in rules and contracts.
Explanation
The ~るものとする grammar point is often used in formal or legal contexts to express a decision or assumption. It can be translated as 'it is decided/assumed that...' or 'shall be deemed that...'.
Example sentences
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The discussions here are to be kept confidential.
Koko de no hanashiai wa himitsu to suru mono to shimasu.
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This contract shall become effective from tomorrow.
Kono keiyaku wa ashita kara yuukou to suru mono to suru.
彼をチームのリーダーとするものとします。
We will designate him as the team leader.
Kare o chiimu no riidaa to suru mono to shimasu.
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We will consider this matter closed.
Kono ken ni tsuite wa shuuryou to suru mono to suru.
Assuming (Under That Premise)
Corpus examples (3)
製品仕様にかかわる一切の工業所有権はABC社に帰属するものとする。
Any industrial property rights relating to the Product Specification shall belong to ABC Inc.
乙が受託業務の実施により得た成果は、甲乙双方に帰属するものとする。
Any result obtained through the execution of the Commissioned Business shall belong to each party hereto.
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Article 6. The president shall preside at all meetings.