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legal system
The entirety of all valid legal norms, such as laws and regulations, in a state, which regulate how people live together.
Jeder Bürger muss sich an die bestehende Rechtsordnung halten.
Every citizen must comply with the existing legal system.
'Rechtsordnung' (legal system) consists of 'Recht' (law) and 'Ordnung' (order), connected by an '-s-'. So the word literally describes the 'order of law,' meaning the entire system of laws and rules in a state.
Die deutsche Rechtsordnung basiert auf dem Grundgesetz.
The German legal system is based on the Basic Law.
This noun is often used with verbs that express a relationship to rules. Typical phrases are 'sich an die Rechtsordnung halten' (to comply with the legal system), 'gegen die Rechtsordnung verstoßen' (to violate the legal system), or 'die Rechtsordnung schützen' (to protect the legal system).
Wer gegen die Rechtsordnung verstößt, muss mit Konsequenzen rechnen.
Anyone who violates the legal system must expect consequences.
This is a formal term from law and political science. You find it mainly in specialist texts, official documents, and formal discussions about the state.
Das Gericht prüfte, ob das neue Gesetz mit der Rechtsordnung vereinbar ist.
The court examined whether the new law is compatible with the legal system.
right / law
'das Recht' and 'die Rechtsordnung' can both mean the system of laws and rules. 'das Recht' is the more general word. You can use it to talk about individual rules, a field of study, or the legal system. 'die Rechtsordnung' more specifically means the entirety of all applicable rules in a state or community. The word sounds a bit more formal and is often used when emphasizing the ordered system of these rules. In everyday language, people more often say 'das Recht'; in political or legal texts, 'Rechtsordnung' is more precise.
Die Rechtsordnung schützt die Bürger und legt klare Regeln fest.
The legal system protects citizens and sets clear rules.
In der Schule lernen wir, warum das Recht für ein friedliches Zusammenleben wichtig ist.
At school, we learn why law is important for peaceful coexistence.