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case law
The total body of judgments and decisions by courts that serve as interpretations of laws and often have a guiding effect for future cases.
Laut ständiger Rechtsprechung des Bundesgerichtshofs ist diese Vertragsklausel unwirksam.
According to the settled case law of the Federal Court of Justice, this contractual clause is invalid.
jurisdiction
The activity of the courts and judges themselves; the exercise of judicial power as one of the three branches of government.
Die Unabhängigkeit der Rechtsprechung ist ein Grundpfeiler des Rechtsstaats.
The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of the rule of law.
The word is composed of 'Recht' (law/right) and 'sprechen' (to speak). 'Recht sprechen' is an old expression meaning 'to pass judgment.' So 'Rechtsprechung' is literally the activity or result of 'speaking justice.'
Ein Richter muss unparteiisch Recht sprechen.
A judge must administer justice impartially.
'Rechtsprechung' is a formal term from legal and political language. It is rarely used in everyday speech.
Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über die europäische Rechtsprechung.
The professor gave a lecture on European case law.
When the total body of judgments is meant, the word is often combined with adjectives such as 'ständig' (settled/consistent) or 'höchstrichterlich' (from the highest court). A typical formulation is also 'laut (der) Rechtsprechung' (according to case law).
Laut ständiger Rechtsprechung ist eine solche Klausel im Mietvertrag ungültig.
According to settled case law, such a clause in the rental contract is invalid.
When 'Rechtsprechung' is meant as one of the three branches of government, it often appears in the context of 'Gewaltenteilung' (separation of powers), together with 'Gesetzgebung' (legislature) and 'Verwaltung' (executive/administration).
Die Unabhängigkeit der Rechtsprechung ist ein zentrales Element der Demokratie.
The independence of the judiciary is a central element of democracy.
judiciary
Justiz refers to state institutions such as courts and public prosecutors' offices. Rechtsprechung, by contrast, refers primarily to their activity and the judicial decisions that result from it. When talking about the institutions involved, Justiz is the appropriate word; when talking about judgments or judicial decision-making, Rechtsprechung is the better choice.
Die Rechtsprechung hat in ähnlichen Fällen wiederholt zugunsten der Mieter entschieden.
The courts have repeatedly ruled in favor of the tenants in similar cases.
Die Justiz untersucht den Fall und erhebt Anklage gegen den Verdächtigen.
The judiciary is investigating the case and bringing charges against the suspect.
