Die Gesetzgebung
Example: Die Gesetzgebung schützt die Rechte aller Bürger im Land.
Definition
"Die Gesetzgebung" refers to the process or act of making laws, typically carried out by a legislative body. It involves creating, enacting, and amending legal rules that regulate the behavior of individuals and institutions within a society.
Etymology
The word "die Gesetzgebung" comes from the German words "Gesetz" meaning 'law' and "Gebung," derived from "geben" meaning 'to give.' So, it literally means 'law-giving.' This reflects the idea of granting or establishing laws by an authority.
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"Die Gesetzgebung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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