ADJECTIVE

gesetzlich/ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/legal; statutory; by law

gesetzlich is a German adjective that means legal, statutory, or by law. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/.

Definitions

1.prescribed or permitted by law(law, general)

a.regulated or required by valid laws

Sie haben einen gesetzlichen Anspruch auf Urlaub.You have a legal right to vacation.

b.according to rules enacted by law

Die gesetzliche Frist beträgt zwei Wochen.The statutory deadline is two weeks.

Adjective Forms

Positivegesetzlich

Frequently asked questions

What does "gesetzlich" mean in English?
"gesetzlich" means legal, statutory, or by law. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gesetzlich"?
"gesetzlich" is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gesetzlich"?
"gesetzlich" is a adjective in German.

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