unionsrechtswidrig
Translation
contrary to EU law, in breach of Union law
Examples
Das Gericht erklärte das Gesetz für unionsrechtswidrig.
The court declared the law to be contrary to EU law.
Diese staatliche Beihilfe ist unionsrechtswidrig.
This state aid is in breach of Union law.
Grammar Patterns
to be unionsrechtswidrig to be contrary to Union law The subsidy was classified as contrary to Union law.
to declare ((sth.)) unionsrechtswidrig to declare (sth.) contrary to Union law The ECJ declared the regulation contrary to Union law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: europarechtswidrig; Antonyms: unionsrechtskonform (compliant with EU law)
Etymology
A compound word: Union (referring to the EU) + Recht (law) + widrig (contrary to). Literally 'contrary to Union law'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: Unions- (of the Union) + rechts- (of law) + widrig (contrary to). A technical term used in legal/political contexts.