die Rechtsgrundlage
Translation
legal basis, legal foundation
Examples
Was ist die Rechtsgrundlage für diese Entscheidung?
What is the legal basis for this decision?
Die Verordnung hat keine ausreichende Rechtsgrundlage.
The regulation does not have a sufficient legal basis.
Grammar Patterns
the legal basis for sth. ((für+4)) The law forms the legal basis for the measure.
on the legal basis of sth. ((von+3)) The decision was made on the legal basis of the contract.
Similar Words
juristische Basis (juridical basis), rechtliche Grundlage (legal basis)
Etymology
From 'Recht' (law) + 's' + 'Grundlage' (basis, foundation). Literally a 'law foundation'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ground' ('Grund') or 'foundation' ('Grundlage') on which a 'law' ('Recht') stands.