Staatskrise
state crisis, governmental crisis
noun SHTAHTS-kree-zeh Rare
Usage Note
Staatskrise refers to a severe breakdown of normal governmental functioning, such as the collapse of a coalition, a constitutional impasse, or a collapse of public trust in institutions. The term implies a threat to the stability or legitimacy of the state itself.
Examples
"Der Rücktritt des Präsidenten führte das Land in eine tiefe Staatskrise."
Natural Translation
The president's resignation plunged the country into a deep state crisis.
Literal Translation
The resignation of the president led the country into a deep state-crisis.
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