der Gesellschaftsvertrag
Translation
articles of association, partnership agreement, social contract, company agreement
Examples
Der Gesellschaftsvertrag wurde notariell beurkundet.
The articles of association were notarised.
Alle Gesellschafter müssen den Gesellschaftsvertrag unterschreiben.
All partners must sign the partnership agreement.
Rousseaus Werk über den Gesellschaftsvertrag ist berühmt.
Rousseau's work on the social contract is famous.
Grammar Patterns
to draw up/conclude articles of association ((et4)) The founders must draw up articles of association.
Similar Words
Satzung (statutes), Abkommen (agreement), Pakt (pact)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gesellschaft' (society, company) and 'Vertrag' (contract).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'contract' for a 'society' or company, defining its rules.