gesetzeswidrig

illegal

English meaning: illegal
CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate
Vocabulary package: Law & Justice
Dictionary: German words with G

gesetzeswidrig in a sentence

Diese gesetzeswidrige Handlung wurde sofort verfolgt.
This illegal action was immediately prosecuted.

Word family

gesetzeswidrig is built from das Gesetz (law). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Words that go with gesetzeswidrig

das Abkommenagreement / deal / convention der Angeklagtethe accused / defendant die Anklageindictment/criminal charge die Ausgangssperrea curfew die Auslegunglegal interpretation die Aussage, -nstatement der Beklagterdefendant die Berufungappeal/appellate review der Betrug das ist glatter Betrug!fraud / scam This is an outright scam!das Beweisstückexhibit / piece of evidence das Ermessendiscretion/discretionary power der Ermittlerinvestigator

Questions about gesetzeswidrig

What does gesetzeswidrig mean in English?

gesetzeswidrig means "illegal". For example: "Diese gesetzeswidrige Handlung wurde sofort verfolgt." — "This illegal action was immediately prosecuted."

What level is gesetzeswidrig in German?

gesetzeswidrig is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the law & justice vocabulary.

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