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Erbrecht
German → American English
American English
Inheritance law
Rechtliche Regelungen über die Verteilung des Vermögens einer verstorbenen Person.
Im Erbrecht regelt das Gesetz, wer das Vermögen des Verstorbenen erhält.Use Erbrecht for the legal field of inheritance law, not for the inheritance itself. In everyday speech, people often say Erbe or Erbschaft when they mean what is inherited.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Erbrecht mean in English?
Erbrecht means inheritance law.
Is Erbrecht the same as inheritance?
No. Erbrecht refers to the legal rules about inheritance, while Erbe or Erbschaft refers to the inheritance itself.
How do you use Erbrecht in a sentence?
A common example is: Im Erbrecht gibt es viele Sonderregelungen.