English–German
“decree” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈlas/
Example
Der Erlass tritt morgen in Kraft.
The decree comes into force tomorrow.
How to say “decree” in German
“Decree” in German is Erlass.
An official decision changes legal duties either by prescribing a rule or by cancelling one in an individual case.
Example sentences with Erlass
Der Student erhielt den Erlass der Studiengebühren wegen finanzieller Not.
The student was granted an exemption from tuition fees because of financial hardship.
Tips for using Erlass
- The decree sense commonly occurs with in Kraft treten, while compounds such as Steuererlass identify the exemption sense.