Also means
decree
Usage Note
Verordnung is a binding rule issued by an authority rather than parliament, including EU regulations that apply directly in all member states. In medicine it also means a doctor's prescription. Context decides the sense; the plural is Verordnungen.
Examples
"Eine neue Verordnung regelt die Öffnungszeiten der Geschäfte."
Natural Translation
A new regulation governs the opening hours of the shops.
Literal Translation
A new regulation regulates the opening-times of-the shops.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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