Petitionsrecht
right of petition
noun pe-tsi-TSYONS-rekht Rare
Origin: from Latin petitio 'request'
Usage Note
Petitionsrecht is the constitutional right guaranteed in Article 17 Grundgesetz allowing every person to address written requests or complaints to parliament or public authorities. The Petitionsausschuss of the Bundestag handles thousands of petitions annually.
Examples
"Über das Petitionsrecht können Bürger Eingaben direkt an den Bundestag richten."
Natural Translation
Through the right of petition, citizens can address submissions directly to the Bundestag.
Literal Translation
Via the petition-right can citizens submissions directly to the Bundestag direct.
Related Words
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- 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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