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The text of a proposed new law that is submitted to parliament for discussion and a vote. It is a proposal that is not yet legally binding.
Der neue Gesetzesentwurf zur Klimapolitik wird nächste Woche im Bundestag debattiert.
The new draft bill on climate policy will be debated in the Bundestag next week.
This word is a typical German compound. It consists of 'Gesetz' (law), in the genitive form 'Gesetzes-', and 'Entwurf' (draft). So it literally means 'the draft of a law'.
Ein Entwurf für das neue Gebäude liegt bereits vor.
A draft for the new building is already available.
In a political context, a 'Gesetzesentwurf' (draft bill) is typically 'eingebracht' (introduced), 'beraten' (deliberated), 'diskutiert' (discussed), 'verabschiedet' (passed), or 'abgelehnt' (rejected).
Die Opposition hat einen eigenen Gesetzesentwurf eingebracht.
The opposition introduced its own draft bill.
This word belongs firmly to the area of politics and legislation. It describes the status of a law before it is passed by parliament and is officially valid.
Die Nachrichten berichten heute über den neuen Gesetzesentwurf der Regierung.
The news is reporting today on the government's new draft bill.
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'das Gesetz' and 'der Gesetzesentwurf' both belong to the area of politics and law. The important difference is their status. A 'Gesetz' is already valid or is understood as a binding rule. A 'Gesetzesentwurf' is only a proposal for a new law. It is still being discussed and must first be passed. Learners may confuse the words because both often appear in the news and in political texts. Remember: a Gesetz is already in force; a Gesetzesentwurf can still be changed or rejected.
Vor dem Termin hat der Mitarbeiter den Gesetzesentwurf zur Vorbereitung gelesen.
Before the appointment, the employee read the draft bill to prepare.
In der E-Mail steht, dass die Vermieterin das Gesetz beachten muss.
The email says that the landlady must follow the law.