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checks and balances in German

checks and balances in German is Gewaltenteilung, Gewaltentrennung, gegenseitige Kontrolle — checks and balances means a system in which the separate parts of a government or organisation each hold powers that limit the others, so that no single part can act without restraint.

checks and balances in German

Gewaltenteilung
noun
(politics) A system for multiple branches of government wherein each has some control over the actions of each of the others.
Gewaltentrennung
noun
(politics) A system for multiple branches of government wherein each has some control over the actions of each of the others.
gegenseitige Kontrolle
noun
(politics) A system for multiple branches of government wherein each has some control over the actions of each of the others.

What does "checks and balances" mean?

  1. noun A system in which the separate parts of a government or organisation each hold powers that limit the others, so that no single part can act without restraint.
    "The courts are a vital part of the checks and balances on executive power."
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checks and balances in a sentence

  • The courts are a vital part of the checks and balances on executive power.
  • Investors want stronger checks and balances on how the chief executive spends.

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What is "checks and balances" in German?

"checks and balances" in German is Gewaltenteilung, Gewaltentrennung, gegenseitige Kontrolle. checks and balances means: A system in which the separate parts of a government or organisation each hold powers that limit the others, so that no single part can act without restraint.

How do you use "checks and balances" in a sentence?

Example: "The courts are a vital part of the checks and balances on executive power." In German, "checks and balances" is Gewaltenteilung, Gewaltentrennung, gegenseitige Kontrolle.

Are there other ways to say "checks and balances" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "checks and balances": Gewaltenteilung, Gewaltentrennung, gegenseitige Kontrolle.

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