NOUN
Kriegsrecht/ˈkʁiːksˌʁɛçt/martial law; law of war
Kriegsrecht is a German noun that means martial law or law of war. It is pronounced /ˈkʁiːksˌʁɛçt/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.the legal regime applied during wartime, especially the suspension of normal laws(military, legal)
a.legal order imposed on a state or region during war or emergency
Während des Ausnahmezustands wurde das Kriegsrecht verhängt.—Martial law was imposed during the state of emergency.
2.the set of rules concerning the conduct of war and protection of those not participating(international law)
a.body of international agreements and customs that regulate armed conflict
Das Kriegsrecht schützt Zivilisten im Kriegsgebiet.—The law of war protects civilians in war zones.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Kriegsrecht | — |
| Genitive | des Kriegsrechtes | — |
| Dative | dem Kriegsrecht | — |
| Accusative | das Kriegsrecht | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kriegsrecht" mean in English?
- "Kriegsrecht" means martial law or law of war. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kriegsrecht"?
- "Kriegsrecht" is pronounced /ˈkʁiːksˌʁɛçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kriegsrecht" der, die, or das?
- "Kriegsrecht" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Kriegsrecht"?
- "Kriegsrecht" is a noun in German.
