justice minister
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justice minister
The member of a government cabinet who is responsible for a country's or federal state's justice system, that is, the administration of justice and legislation.
Der Justizminister stellte den neuen Gesetzesentwurf zur Reform des Strafrechts vor.
The justice minister presented the new draft law for reforming criminal law.
The word is made up of 'Justiz' (justice system) and 'Minister' (minister). So it literally describes the minister responsible for the justice system.
Der Justizminister gehört zur Regierung des Landes.
The justice minister is part of the country's government.
Closely related is 'das Justizministerium' (the Ministry of Justice), meaning the authority headed by the justice minister. The person is the minister; the institution is the ministry.
Der Justizminister arbeitet im Justizministerium in der Hauptstadt.
The justice minister works in the Ministry of Justice in the capital.
As a political figure, 'Justizminister' (justice minister) is often combined with verbs related to governing and speaking: 'einen Gesetzentwurf vorstellen' (to present a draft law), 'eine Reform ankündigen' (to announce a reform), or 'eine Erklärung abgeben' (to make a statement).
Der Justizminister kündigte eine umfassende Reform des Strafvollzugs an.
The justice minister announced a comprehensive reform of the prison system.
