Grundrechte
fundamental rights, basic constitutional rights
noun GRUNT-rekh-teh Rare
Usage Note
Grundrechte are the basic rights enshrined in Articles 1–19 of the German Basic Law, including human dignity, freedom of expression, and equality. The plural is the usual form; the singular Grundrecht refers to a specific right. The Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht) safeguards them.
Examples
"Die Grundrechte dürfen auch in Krisenzeiten nicht unverhältnismäßig eingeschränkt werden."
Natural Translation
Fundamental rights must not be disproportionately restricted even in times of crisis.
Literal Translation
The fundamental-rights may also in crisis-times not disproportionately restricted be.
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