Rechtsstaatlichkeit/ˈʁɛçt͡sʃtaːtlɪçkaɪ̯t/rule of law; constitutionality
Rechtsstaatlichkeit is a German noun that means rule of law or constitutionality. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛçt͡sʃtaːtlɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the principle that a state is governed by the rule of law; adherence to constitutional legal standards(politics, law)
a.existence and function of a legal system restricting arbitrary power, especially by the government
Rechtsstaatlichkeit ist eine der Grundvoraussetzungen für eine funktionierende Demokratie.—The rule of law is one of the basic prerequisites for a functioning democracy.
b.quality of acting in accordance with the law and due process
Die Wahrung der Rechtsstaatlichkeit ist für die Europäische Union von zentraler Bedeutung.—Upholding the rule of law is of central importance for the European Union.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Rechtsstaatlichkeit | — |
| Genitive | der Rechtsstaatlichkeit | — |
| Dative | der Rechtsstaatlichkeit | — |
| Accusative | die Rechtsstaatlichkeit | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rechtsstaatlichkeit" mean in English?
- "Rechtsstaatlichkeit" means rule of law or constitutionality. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rechtsstaatlichkeit"?
- "Rechtsstaatlichkeit" is pronounced /ˈʁɛçt͡sʃtaːtlɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rechtsstaatlichkeit" der, die, or das?
- "Rechtsstaatlichkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Rechtsstaatlichkeit"?
- "Rechtsstaatlichkeit" is a noun in German.
