noun
der Erlass, -e
decree
Eine offizielle Anordnung von einer Behörde oder Regierung. Sie legt fest, was gelten soll oder was zu tun ist.
The German word "Erlass" is a noun that means "decree", "edict", or "issuance". It comes from the verb "erlassen", which is made up of the prefix "er-" and the verb "lassen" ("to let" or "to leave").
Erlass refers to a formal order or official regulation, usually given by a government or authority.
Similar words include:
- Verordnung (regulation)
- Gesetz (law)
- Anordnung (order, command)
Difference:
- "Erlass" usually implies an official, written decree often with immediate effect.
- "Verordnung" is more about detailed rules or regulations often under the framework of a law.
- "Gesetz" is a law passed through a parliamentary process.
- "Anordnung" can be any directive, often less formal or general than an "Erlass".
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Examples
Die Bürger diskutierten lange über den strengen Erlass.noun
The citizens discussed the strict decree for a long time.
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