Usage Note
Bürgerrechte are the rights belonging specifically to citizens of a state, such as the right to vote and stand for election. They are distinct from Grundrechte (fundamental rights), which apply to all persons. The term also appears in historical and comparative contexts (Bürgerrechtsbewegung = civil rights movement).
Examples
"Die Bürgerrechte wurden durch das neue Gesetz nicht angetastet."
Natural Translation
Civil rights were not touched by the new law.
Literal Translation
The civil-rights were through the new law not touched.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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