das Rechtssystem
Translation
legal system, judicial system, system of law
Examples
Das deutsche Rechtssystem ist komplex.
The German legal system is complex.
Sie vergleichen verschiedene Rechtssysteme.
They compare different legal systems.
Grammar Patterns
das ((Rechtssystem)) + ((verb)) (as subject) the legal system does sth. Das Rechtssystem garantiert Fairness.
((verb)) + das ((Rechtssystem)) (as object) to do sth. to the legal system Man muss das Rechtssystem verstehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Justizsystem (judicial system), Rechtsordnung (legal order)
Etymology
Composed of 'Recht' (law) and 'System' (system). Literally a 'law system'.
Memory Tips
Think of the entire 'system' of how a country's 'Recht' (law) works. That's the 'Rechtssystem'.