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Verordnung

regulation

noun fer-ORD-noong Rare

Also means

decree

Usage Note

Verordnung is a binding rule issued by an authority rather than parliament, including EU regulations that apply directly in all member states. In medicine it also means a doctor's prescription. Context decides the sense; the plural is Verordnungen.

Examples

"Eine neue Verordnung regelt die Öffnungszeiten der Geschäfte."

Natural Translation

A new regulation governs the opening hours of the shops.

Literal Translation

A new regulation regulates the opening-times of-the shops.

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