Nomen

die Staatsgewalt

state authority, state power, sovereignty

Die Staatsgewalt wird durch Wahlen legitimiert.

State authority is legitimized through elections.

Die Polizei übt die exekutive Staatsgewalt aus.

The police exercise executive state power.

die Staatsgewalt + [verb] the state authority... Die Staatsgewalt geht vom Volke aus.

Synonyms: Staatsmacht, Hoheitsgewalt

Composed of 'Staat' (state) + 's' (linking element) + 'Gewalt' (power, authority, force).

Think of it as the 'power' or 'force' (Gewalt) of the 'state' (Staat).

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