ADJECTIVE

öffentlich-rechtlich/ˈœfn̩tlɪçˈʁɛçtlɪç/public law; statutory; public (sector)

öffentlich-rechtlich is a German adjective that means public law, statutory, or public (sector). It is pronounced /ˈœfn̩tlɪçˈʁɛçtlɪç/.

Definitions

1.relating to or organized under public law, especially referring to state-regulated bodies or institutions(law, administration)

a.governed or established by public law

ARD und ZDF sind öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunkanstalten.—ARD and ZDF are public broadcasting institutions under public law.

b.subject to statutory regulation (vs. private law)

Ein öffentlich-rechtlicher Vertrag wird zwischen einem Bürger und einer Behörde geschlossen.—A public law contract is concluded between a citizen and an authority.

Adjective Forms

Positiveöffentlich-rechtlich

Frequently asked questions

What does "öffentlich-rechtlich" mean in English?
"öffentlich-rechtlich" means public law, statutory, or public (sector). It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "öffentlich-rechtlich"?
"öffentlich-rechtlich" is pronounced /ˈœfn̩tlɪçˈʁɛçtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "öffentlich-rechtlich"?
"öffentlich-rechtlich" is a adjective in German.

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