Verfassungsfeind
enemy of the constitution; anti-constitutional actor
noun fer-FAH-sungs-fynd Rare
Usage Note
Verfassungsfeind is the legal and administrative term for anyone actively working to undermine Germany's constitutional order; civil servants can be dismissed for being one, based on the Radikalenerlass traditions.
Examples
"Als Verfassungsfeind eingestufte Beamte können aus dem Dienst entfernt werden."
Natural Translation
Civil servants classified as enemies of the constitution can be removed from service.
Literal Translation
As enemies of the constitution classified civil servants can from the service be removed.
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