die Gesetzeslage
Translation
legal situation, the law, state of the law
Examples
Die aktuelle Gesetzeslage ist kompliziert.
The current legal situation is complicated.
Man muss die Gesetzeslage genau prüfen.
One must examine the legal situation carefully.
Grammar Patterns
((the legal situation)) ((is ...)) the legal situation is ... The legal situation is unclear.
Similar Words
Rechtslage (legal status), rechtliche Situation (legal situation)
Etymology
From 'Gesetz' (law) + 'Lage' (situation, position). Literally 'law situation'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Lage' as the 'lay of the land' for the current laws. What is the legal landscape?