Also means
statute
Usage Note
Gesetz is a specific piece of legislation, whereas Recht is law as a broad system or 'a right'. The fixed phrase ein Gesetz verabschieden means 'to pass a law'. It is neuter, with the slightly irregular plural Gesetze.
Examples
"Das neue Gesetz gilt ab Januar."
Natural Translation
The new law applies from January.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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