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
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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.
