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Gleichberechtigung

equal rights, equality

noun GLAYKH-be-rekh-ti-goong Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

equal treatment

Usage Note

Gleichberechtigung is the principle that all people, regardless of gender, origin, or background, have equal legal rights. It is enshrined in Article 3 of the German Basic Law and is the central concept in gender equality policy.

Examples

"Die Gleichberechtigung von Männern und Frauen ist im Grundgesetz verankert."

Natural Translation

The equal rights of men and women are enshrined in the Basic Law.

Literal Translation

The equal-rights of men and women is in-the Basic-Law anchored.

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