Comparative law notes
This translation should apply when Gesetz is meant to denote a general body of law governing a particular situation as opposed to specific written legislation.
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Gesetz
Substantiv
partial
law
noun
Definitions of law
(before a noun) relating to the legal profession, the courts or to a particular legal system
He works for a law firm.
a specific rule within a particular country, area or community, recognised as binding and enforced by an authority; a rule enacted by the legislature
A new law on civil partnerships will be debated in parliament later today.
relating to the area of knowledge that deals with systems of rules
a law degree