ADJECTIVE
öffentlich-rechtlich/ˈœfn̩tlɪçˈʁɛçtlɪç/public law; statutory; public (sector)
öffentlich-rechtlich is a German adjective that means public law, statutory, or public (sector). It is pronounced /ˈœfn̩tlɪçˈʁɛçtlɪç/.
Definitions
1.relating to or organized under public law, especially referring to state-regulated bodies or institutions(law, administration)
a.governed or established by public law
ARD und ZDF sind öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunkanstalten.—ARD and ZDF are public broadcasting institutions under public law.
b.subject to statutory regulation (vs. private law)
Ein öffentlich-rechtlicher Vertrag wird zwischen einem Bürger und einer Behörde geschlossen.—A public law contract is concluded between a citizen and an authority.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "öffentlich-rechtlich" mean in English?
- "öffentlich-rechtlich" means public law, statutory, or public (sector). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "öffentlich-rechtlich"?
- "öffentlich-rechtlich" is pronounced /ˈœfn̩tlɪçˈʁɛçtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "öffentlich-rechtlich"?
- "öffentlich-rechtlich" is a adjective in German.
