gesetzeswidrig

B2

illegal

English meaning
illegal
Vocabulary package
Law & Justice

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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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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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