German Conversation · Level 150
30 words
German word
Erlass
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈlas/
Meaning
- masculine noundecree
Example
Der Erlass tritt morgen in Kraft.
The decree comes into force tomorrow.
More examples
Der Student erhielt den Erlass der Studiengebühren wegen finanzieller Not.
The student was granted an exemption from tuition fees because of financial hardship.
Core concept
An official decision changes legal duties either by prescribing a rule or by cancelling one in an individual case.
Common phrases
aufgrund eines Erlasses
under a decree
einen Erlass veröffentlichen
publish a decree
die Geltung eines Erlasses
the validity of a decree
Similar words
Gesetz: A written law enacted by a legislature to establish general rules.
Verordnung: An administrative regulation that sets detailed rules under an existing law.
Anordnung: A direct administrative instruction requiring a specific person or body to act.
Verfügung: An individual administrative order or decision for a specific case.
Definition in German
Ein amtlicher Rechtsakt einer Behörde, durch den verbindliche Vorschriften erlassen oder für Einzelfälle Pflichten aufgehoben werden.
Word origin
Erlass derives from erlassen, the German verb used both for issuing official rules and for waiving obligations, so the noun covers both administrative senses.
Usage tips
- The decree sense commonly occurs with in Kraft treten, while compounds such as Steuererlass identify the exemption sense.