das Landesrecht
Translation
state law, regional law
Examples
Das Landesrecht regelt das Schulwesen.
State law regulates the school system.
Bundesrecht bricht Landesrecht.
Federal law overrides state law.
Grammar Patterns
((das Landesrecht)) used as a subject or object. State law is often very specific.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ländergesetz (state statute); Antonyms: Bundesrecht (federal law)
Etymology
A compound of Landes- (of the state) and Recht (law, right).
Memory Tips
Simply 'Land's Recht' or 'state's law'. Contrast it with 'Bundesrecht' (federal law).