Europarecht

German

Etymology

Europa (Europe) +‎ -s- (genitival interfix) +‎ Recht (law; right)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔɪ̯ˈʁoːpaˌʁɛçt/
  • Hyphenation: Eu‧ro‧pa‧recht

Noun

Europarecht n (strong, genitive Europarechts, plural Europarechte)

  1. (law) European law (the body of law comprising the treaties and rules of the European Union, and more broadly, the law of other European organizations)
    Das Studium des Europarechts ist für angehende Juristen in der EU unerlässlich.
    The study of European law is essential for aspiring lawyers in the EU.
    Im weiteren Sinne umfasst das Europarecht auch die Bestimmungen des Europarats, wie die Menschenrechtskonvention.
    In a broader sense, European law also includes the provisions of the Council of Europe, such as the Human Rights Convention.
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Hyponyms

  • Primärrecht (primary law)
  • Sekundärrecht (secondary law)

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