Also means
basic right
Usage Note
Grundrecht is a constitutionally guaranteed basic right, from Grund (basic) and Recht (right). It is neuter. The German Grundgesetz lists the Grundrechte in its opening articles; citizens can defend them before the Bundesverfassungsgericht through a Verfassungsbeschwerde.
Examples
"Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein zentrales Grundrecht."
Natural Translation
Freedom of opinion is a central fundamental right.
Literal Translation
The opinion-freedom is a central fundamental-right.
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