Das öffentliche Recht
Example: Das öffentliche Recht regelt die Beziehungen zwischen Staat und Bürgern.
Definition
"Das öffentliche Recht" refers to the branch of law that governs the relationships and interactions between the state and its citizens, including constitutional, administrative, and criminal law. It establishes the rights and duties of public authorities and individuals within a society.
Etymology
The term "das öffentliche Recht" comes from German, where "öffentlich" means public and "Recht" means law or right. It literally translates to "public law," emphasizing laws that apply to the public sphere and government functions. Did you know? The concept distinguishes it from private law, which deals with relationships between private individuals.
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"Das öffentliche Recht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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