das Gesetz
Translation
of the law, law's
Examples
Die Änderung des Gesetzes wurde beschlossen.
The amendment of the law was decided upon.
Das ist ein Verstoß gegen die Buchstaben des Gesetzes.
That is a violation of the letter of the law.
Grammar Patterns
the amendment ((of sth.)) the amendment of sth. The amendment of the law was decided upon.
Similar Words
This is a grammatical form, so synonyms are not directly applicable. It indicates possession or relation.
Etymology
Genitive singular form of 'das Gesetz'. The '-es' ending is a typical marker for the genitive singular of strong masculine and neuter nouns.
Memory Tips
Remember the '-es' ending signifies possession or relation ('of the...'), a key feature of the genitive case for 'das' and 'der' words.