Grundgesetz

n

1. basic law

2. POL.: das Grundgesetz (abgek. GG) the (German) constitution

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das Grundgesetz

basic law

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The "Grundgesetz of the Federal Republic of Germany" is the German Constitution, which came into force in 1949. It was actually intended as a temporary measure until Germany could be re-united, but upon re-unification in 1990 the Grundgesetz was retained, since it enjoyed a high level of trust. For changes to be made to the Grundgesetz a two-thirds majority is needed both in the Bundestag and in the Bundesrat. If citizens consider that their basic rights, as laid down in the Grundgesetz, have been violated by the state authorities, they can ask for independent arbitration from the Bundesverfassungsgericht, which is binding on all parties. See: → Bundesrat, Bundestag

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Grund·ge·setz

nt

1. (Grundprinzip) basic [or fundamental] law

physikalische/chemische \Grundgesetze the fundamental laws of physics/chemistry

2. (deutsche Verfassung) Basic Law

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das

1) (Verfassung) Basic Law

2) (wichtiges Gesetz) fundamental or basic law

•• Cultural note:

Grundgesetz

The written German constitution which came into force in May 1949. It lays down the basic rights of German citizens, the relationship between Bund and Länder (Land), and the legal framework of the German state

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Grundgesetz n

1. basic law

2. POL:

das Grundgesetz (abk GG) the (German) constitution

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das

1) (Verfassung) Basic Law

2) (wichtiges Gesetz) fundamental or basic law

•• Cultural note:

Grundgesetz

The written German constitution which came into force in May 1949. It lays down the basic rights of German citizens, the relationship between Bund and Länder (Land), and the legal framework of the German state

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n.

German constitutional law n.