German word

Gesetzgebung

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈzɛt͡sˌgeːbʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlegislation

Example

Die Politiker diskutieren über die Gesetzgebung.

The politicians are discussing the legislation.

Illustration for Gesetzgebung (legislation)

More examples

Die Regierung plant, neue Gesetzgebung zum Datenschutz einzuführen.

The government plans to introduce new legislation on data protection.

Core concept

A formal law-making process moves from debated proposals to rules that institutions and citizens must follow.

Common phrases

  • neue Gesetzgebung

    new legislation

  • umfangreiche Gesetzgebung

    comprehensive legislation

  • transnationale Gesetzgebung

    transnational legislation

Similar words

Gesetz: A written rule that people in a country or region must follow.
Parlament: An elected body that debates and decides on laws.
Gesetzgeber: A person or institution with the authority to create laws.
Verabschiedung: The formal procedure for approving and adopting a proposed law.

Definition in German

Gesetzgebung ist der Prozess, in dem Parlamente oder andere gesetzgebende Organe verbindliche Gesetze schaffen.

Word origin

The compound Gesetzgebung joins Gesetz, law, and -gebung, a noun-forming element related to geben, giving the word its sense of law-making.

Usage tips

  • The formal noun Gesetzgebung often describes the legislative process, while a specific enacted law is usually called ein Gesetz.

Related words

  • Gesetzgebungssystemlegislative systemnoun
  • Gesetzeslückelegal loopholenoun

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