das Erbrecht
Translation
inheritance law, law of succession
Examples
Das deutsche Erbrecht ist komplex.
German inheritance law is complex.
Er kennt sich gut im Erbrecht aus.
He is well-versed in inheritance law.
Grammar Patterns
das Erbrecht governs sth. inheritance law governs sth. Das Erbrecht regelt die Verteilung des Vermögens.
Similar Words
Nachlassrecht (law of succession)
Etymology
Composed of 'Erbe' (inheritance) and 'Recht' (law, right). Literally 'inheritance law'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'right' (Recht) to an 'inheritance' (Erbe), or the law governing it.