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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
Both words refer to the fundamental rules and principles of a state. Verfassung denotes the specific fundamental legal order, or the corresponding constitution, while Grundordnung is a broader term for the underlying values and rules. For a state's legal document, Verfassung is the more appropriate choice.
Die Grundordnung der Gesellschaft beruht auf gemeinsamen Regeln und Werten.
Society's basic order is based on shared rules and values.
Die Verfassung legt fest, welche Rechte die Bürger haben.
The constitution establishes what rights citizens have.
