Das Völkerrecht
Example: Das Völkerrecht regelt die Beziehungen zwischen Staaten weltweit.
Definition
"Das Völkerrecht" refers to the body of legal rules and principles that govern the relationships and interactions between sovereign states and international entities worldwide, ensuring order and cooperation in global affairs.
Etymology
The term "das Völkerrecht" originates from German, combining "Völker" meaning 'peoples' or 'nations' and "Recht" meaning 'law.' It literally translates to 'law of peoples' and reflects the concept of laws governing multiple nations. Did you know that this term highlights the collective aspect of laws beyond individual countries?
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"Das Völkerrecht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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