die Mantelverordnung
Translation
omnibus regulation, umbrella regulation
Examples
Die neue Mantelverordnung ändert mehrere Gesetze.
The new omnibus regulation changes several laws.
Der Bundestag hat die Mantelverordnung beschlossen.
The Bundestag has passed the omnibus regulation.
Grammar Patterns
to pass/enact an omnibus regulation The government enacted an omnibus regulation.
Similar Words
Sammelverordnung, Artikelgesetz
Etymology
From 'Mantel' (coat, mantle) and 'Verordnung' (regulation). It's a regulation that 'coats' or covers several others.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large coat ('Mantel') being thrown over many smaller regulations ('Verordnung') to bundle them all together.