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basic order
The fundamental principles and rules on which a state, society, or organization is built. In the German context, it usually refers to the essential values anchored in the Basic Law.
Die freiheitlich-demokratische Grundordnung ist die Basis des politischen Systems in Deutschland.
The free democratic basic order is the basis of the political system in Germany.
The word is made up of 'Grund-' and 'Ordnung'. Here, 'Grund-' means 'fundamental' or 'basic'. So it refers to the fundamental order of a state.
Das Grundgesetz legt die Grundordnung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland fest.
The Basic Law establishes the basic order of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The fixed expression 'die freiheitlich-demokratische Grundordnung' (the free democratic basic order) is especially common. It is a central term in German constitutional law.
Alle staatlichen Organe sind an die freiheitlich-demokratische Grundordnung gebunden.
All state bodies are bound by the free democratic basic order.
'Grundordnung' (basic order) is a formal term from politics and legal studies. It is rarely used in everyday language.
In der juristischen Debatte ging es um den Schutz der Grundordnung.
The legal debate was about protecting the basic order.
constitution / condition
'die Verfassung' and 'die Grundordnung' both have to do with the most important rules of a state or organization. 'Verfassung' usually means the specific legal text of a state, that is, the constitution or a similar highest-level rule. 'Grundordnung' refers more to the fundamental principles and values on which a state, society, or organization is based. The words can be confused because the constitution often defines the basic order. If you are talking about the document, 'Verfassung' is more precise; if you are talking about the fundamental values and rules, 'Grundordnung' fits better.
Die demokratische Grundordnung soll die Freiheit aller Menschen schützen.
The democratic basic order is meant to protect everyone's freedom.
In der Schule lesen wir einen kurzen Abschnitt aus der Verfassung.
At school, we are reading a short passage from the constitution.