Die Bürgerrechte
Example: Die Bürgerrechte schützen die Freiheit und Gleichheit aller Menschen.
Definition
"Die Bürgerrechte" are the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to all citizens, ensuring their protection, equality, and liberty within a legal system. These rights typically include freedom of speech, the right to vote, and protection from discrimination.
Etymology
The term "die Bürgerrechte" originates from the German words 'Bürger' meaning 'citizen' and 'Rechte' meaning 'rights'. It reflects the concept of rights belonging specifically to citizens of a state, a notion that developed alongside the rise of modern democratic societies.
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"Die Bürgerrechte" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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