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Gesetzgebung
German → American English
American English
legislation
Prozess oder Bereich des Erlasses und der Veränderung von Gesetzen; lawmaking, legislation.
Die Gesetzgebung wurde nach langen Debatten reformiert.Use Gesetzgebung for the process or activity of making laws. In everyday German, it often refers to lawmaking by a parliament or government, not to a single law.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Gesetzgebung" mean in English?
"Gesetzgebung" means "legislation" or "lawmaking" in English.
Is "Gesetzgebung" the same as "Gesetz"?
No. "Gesetz" means a law, while "Gesetzgebung" means the process or body of making laws.
How do you use "Gesetzgebung" in a sentence?
Example: "Die neue Gesetzgebung tritt nächstes Jahr in Kraft." — "The new legislation will come into force next year."