Nomen

der Rechtsstaat

constitutional state, state based on the rule of law

Deutschland ist ein demokratischer Rechtsstaat.

Germany is a democratic constitutional state.

Die Gewaltenteilung ist ein Prinzip des Rechtsstaats.

The separation of powers is a principle of the rule of law.

to live in a constitutional state in einem Rechtsstaat leben We live in a constitutional state.

Demokratie (democracy), Verfassungsstaat (constitutional state)

A compound word from 'Recht' (law, right) and 'Staat' (state).

Break it down: 'Recht' (law) + 'Staat' (state). A state ruled by law.

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