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law in German

law in German is Gesetz, Recht — law means the system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.

law in German

Gesetz
noun
Recht
noun

What does "law" mean?

  1. noun The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
    "Breaking the speed limit is against the law."
  2. noun A specific rule created by a governing authority.
    "Parliament passed a new law banning single-use plastics."
  3. noun A statement describing a consistent pattern or relationship in nature or science.
    "Newton's law of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground."

law in a sentence

  • Breaking the speed limit is against the law.
  • She studied law for four years before becoming a solicitor.
  • Parliament passed a new law banning single-use plastics.
  • Newton's law of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground.

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What is "law" in German?

"law" in German is Gesetz, Recht. law means: The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.

How do you use "law" in a sentence?

Example: "Breaking the speed limit is against the law." In German, "law" is Gesetz, Recht.

Are there other ways to say "law" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "law": Gesetz, Recht.

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