中文摘要：

法定抵押权制度源于古罗马法，在近现代民法法典化的过程中，由于社会背景和知识谱系的差异，分化为以德国、日本和瑞士为代表的三种立法体例。文章围绕法定抵押权的基础及类型化、公示方法的设计和优先次序的安排等问题，分析和比较了其他国家和地区的立法，系统地阐释了法定抵押权制度的相关理论，试探性地提出了构建我国法定抵押权制度的若干立法建议。

英文摘要：

The system of legal mortgage was originated from Roman law, and separated into three legislation styles namely the German, Japanese and Swiss style based on different social context and knowledge pedigree. In this article, with the analysis of legislations in different countries and regions, relative theories on legal mortgage, such as the base and categorization, the method of publication and the arrangement of priority, are discussed, and advice on legislation in this field is provided.