Etwas außer Kraft setzen
Example: Das neue Gesetz setzt das alte Recht außer Kraft.
Definition
"etwas außer Kraft setzen" means to annul, invalidate, or suspend the effect of something, such as a law, rule, or regulation, making it no longer effective or operative. For example, a new law can invalidate an older law by setting it aside.
Translations
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revoke -
dejar sin efecto -
buiten werking stellen -
deixar sense efecte -
abroger
Etymology
The phrase "etwas außer Kraft setzen" comes from German, where "etwas" means "something," "außer Kraft" literally means "out of power," and "setzen" means "to set." Together, it figuratively means to 'set something out of power,' thereby nullifying its effect. Did you know? This phrase vividly conveys the idea of removing the force or power behind a rule or law.
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