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Satzung

statute

noun ZAT-soong Rare

Also means

bylaws

Usage Note

Satzung is the set of self-given rules of a municipality, association or company, ranking as binding local law within its sphere. A Vereinssatzung governs a club's internal affairs. Not to be confused with grammatical Satz; the plural is Satzungen.

Examples

"Die Satzung des Vereins schreibt jährliche Mitgliederversammlungen vor."

Natural Translation

The club's statute prescribes annual members' meetings.

Literal Translation

The statute of-the club prescribes yearly members-meetings before.

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