die Grundverordnung
Translation
basic regulation, general regulation
Examples
Die neue Grundverordnung tritt bald in Kraft.
The new basic regulation will soon come into force.
Jeder muss die Datenschutz-Grundverordnung beachten.
Everyone must observe the General Data Protection Regulation.
Grammar Patterns
((the basic regulation)) comes into force The new basic regulation will soon come into force.
Similar Words
Vorschrift (rule), Gesetz (law), Regel (rule)
Etymology
Composed of 'Grund' (ground, basic) and 'Verordnung' (regulation, ordinance). Literally a 'basic regulation'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ground rules'. The EU's GDPR is a famous example: 'Datenschutz-Grundverordnung'.