Das Gesetz
Example: Das Gesetz schützt die Rechte aller Bürger im Land.
Definition
"Das Gesetz" refers to a formal set of rules or regulations established by a governing authority to maintain order and protect the rights of citizens. For example, "Das Gesetz schützt die Rechte aller Bürger im Land" means the law protects the rights of all citizens in the country.
Etymology
The word "das Gesetz" comes from the German verb "setzen," meaning 'to set' or 'to place.' Originally, it referred to something that was 'set down' or established, which evolved into the meaning of a formal rule or law. Did you know that the concept behind "Gesetz" is about something fixed or established to govern behavior?
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"Das Gesetz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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