Rundfunkrecht

broadcasting law

noun RUNT-funk-rekht Rare

Also means

radio and television law

Usage Note

Rundfunkrecht is the body of law governing radio and television in Germany; it is primarily state (Länder) law, administered through state broadcasting treaties (Rundfunkstaatsvertrag), and covers licensing, content standards, and public broadcasting obligations.

Examples

"Der Staatsvertrag gilt als Fundament des deutschen Rundfunkrechts."

Natural Translation

The state treaty is considered the foundation of German broadcasting law.

Literal Translation

The state-treaty counts as foundation of German broadcasting-law.

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