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legal situation
The totality of applicable laws and legal regulations on a specific topic or in a specific area at a specific time. The term describes the current legal situation.
Ein Anwalt prüft die komplizierte Gesetzeslage, bevor er seinem Mandanten einen Rat gibt.
A lawyer examines the complicated legal situation before giving advice to his client.
'Gesetzeslage' (legal situation) is a compound noun made up of 'Gesetz' (law), in its genitive form 'Gesetzes', and 'Lage' (situation). So it literally describes the 'situation of the laws' at a specific point in time.
Die aktuelle Gesetzeslage macht eine schnelle Lösung schwierig.
The current legal situation makes a quick solution difficult.
This word is often combined with adjectives such as 'aktuell' (current), 'derzeitige' (current/present), 'unklar' (unclear), or 'kompliziert' (complicated). Typical verbs are 'die Gesetzeslage prüfen' (to examine the legal situation), 'erläutern' (to explain), or 'ändern' (to change).
Wir müssen die derzeitige Gesetzeslage genau prüfen, bevor wir handeln.
We need to examine the current legal situation carefully before we act.
'Gesetzeslage' (legal situation) is a term from formal administrative and legal language. In a sentence, it is often used with the prepositions 'nach' (according to) or 'laut' (according to) to introduce a legal justification.
Nach der aktuellen Gesetzeslage ist dieses Vorgehen nicht erlaubt.
According to the current legal situation, this procedure is not permitted.
legislation
Gesetzgebung refers here to all applicable laws as a whole. Gesetzeslage focuses on the current substance of the rules on a particular topic or in a particular area. When asking about the current situation, Gesetzeslage is more suitable.
Die aktuelle Gesetzeslage zum Rauchen in Restaurants ist eindeutig.
The current legal situation regarding smoking in restaurants is clear.
Die Gesetzgebung des Landes enthält mehrere Regeln zum Rauchen.
The country's legislation contains several rules on smoking.
