Usage Note
Gewohnheitsrecht is unwritten law that arises from long-standing, consistent practice accepted as legally binding. In Germany it plays a minor role compared to codified law but is recognised in civil and international law.
Examples
"Das Gewohnheitsrecht kann durch ausdrückliche gesetzliche Regelung verdrängt werden."
Natural Translation
Customary law can be displaced by an express statutory rule.
Literal Translation
The customary-law can through express statutory regulation displaced be.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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