erlassen
Translation
to enact, to issue, to waive, to remit
Examples
Die Regierung hat ein neues Gesetz erlassen.
The government has enacted a new law.
Dem Gefangenen wurde die Reststrafe erlassen.
The prisoner's remaining sentence was remitted.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to enact/issue (sth.) The government issues a decree.
((sb.dat sth.acc)) to waive/remit (sth.) for (sb.) They waived his debts.
Similar Words
enact: verabschieden, verkünden; waive: vergeben, verzichten auf
Etymology
From the prefix er- + lassen (to let, to leave). Can be interpreted as 'to let out' a law (enact) or 'to let go' of a debt (waive).
Memory Tips
Think of the dual meaning of 'releasing': 'releasing' a law into the world, and 'releasing' someone from a debt.