Die Regelung
Example: Die neue Regelung schützt Verbraucher vor unfairen Verträgen.
Definition
"Die Regelung" refers to a legal provision or regulation designed to control or govern specific activities or behaviors. It is often established by authorities to ensure fairness, order, and compliance, such as in the example phrase where the new regulation protects consumers from unfair contracts.
Etymology
The word "die Regelung" comes from the German root "Regel," meaning rule, combined with the suffix "-ung," which turns verbs into nouns. This formation denotes the act or result of regulating. Did you know? The root "Regel" traces back to the Latin "regula," meaning a straight stick or ruler, symbolizing the idea of setting straight or controlling.
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"Die Regelung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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