Staatslehre
theory of the state; constitutional theory
noun SHTAHTS-lay-re Rare
Usage Note
Staatslehre is the academic discipline studying the nature, origin, and forms of the state; in German universities it is a subfield of Rechtswissenschaft and Politikwissenschaft, covering topics like sovereignty and legitimacy.
Examples
"In der Staatslehre unterscheidet man verschiedene Formen der Staatsorganisation."
Natural Translation
In the theory of the state one distinguishes various forms of state organisation.
Literal Translation
In the state theory one distinguishes different forms of the state organisation.
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