Usage Note
Gewaltentrennung (also Gewaltenteilung) refers to the constitutional principle dividing state power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The Grundgesetz enshrines this to prevent concentration of power.
Examples
"Die Gewaltentrennung ist ein Grundprinzip des demokratischen Staates."
Natural Translation
The separation of powers is a fundamental principle of the democratic state.
Literal Translation
The separation-of-powers is a basic-principle of-the democratic state.
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