das Rechtsreferat
Translation
legal department, legal affairs unit
Examples
Das Rechtsreferat prüft den Vertrag.
The legal department is reviewing the contract.
Sie leitet das Rechtsreferat der Stadt.
She heads the city's legal department.
Grammar Patterns
the legal department ((of sth.)) The company's legal department is based in Berlin.
Similar Words
Rechtsabteilung, Justiziariat
Etymology
From 'Recht' (law) and 'Referat' (department, unit). Literally a 'law department'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Referat' as a specialized department, here for 'Recht' (law).