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“fundamental right” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁʊntˌʁɛçt/

Example

Die Grundrechte schützen die Freiheit der Bürger.

Fundamental rights safeguard the freedom of citizens.

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How to say “fundamental right” in German

“Fundamental right” in German is Grundrecht.

A legal safeguard marking the boundary between individual liberty and state power.

Full entry for Grundrecht: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Grundrecht

Ein im Grundgesetz verankertes Grundrecht kann nur durch ein Gesetz eingeschränkt werden.

A fundamental right anchored in the Basic Law may be restricted only by a law.

Tips for using Grundrecht

  • In German legal and political usage, Grundrecht is more specific than the broader English word right and normally refers to constitutionally protected rights.

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