Usage Note
Gewaltenteilung is the constitutional division of power among legislature, executive and judiciary, from Gewalten (powers) and Teilung (division). It is feminine and used mostly in the singular. It is a cornerstone concept in civics, often invoked to warn against the concentration of authority.
Examples
"Die Gewaltenteilung schützt vor Machtmissbrauch."
Natural Translation
The separation of powers guards against abuse of power.
Literal Translation
The separation-of-powers protects against power-misuse.
Related Words
- Abgeordnetenhaus house of deputies
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- Abzeichnungspflicht countersignature requirement; obligation to have a draft initialled by a superior
- Aktenvermerk file note; internal memorandum recorded in an administrative case file
- Aktenzeichen file reference number
- Allparteienkoalition all-party coalition; government formed by all parliamentary parties
- Amt office
- Amtliche Beglaubigung official certification; authentication of a document by a public authority
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