rechtswezen

Definitions of rechtswezen
  1. noun
    a system for interpreting and enforcing the laws
    synonyms: justitie, rechtsorde, rechtsstelsel
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    types:
    belastingstelsel
    a legal system for assessing and collecting taxes
    kiesstelsel, kiessysteem
    a legal system for making democratic choices
    type of:
    bestel, stelsel, systeem
    a procedure or process for obtaining an objective
  2. noun
    legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
    synonyms: justitie, recht, wet, wetgeving
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    types:
    constitutie, grondwet, regeringsbestel, regeringsstelsel, regeringsvorm, staatsbestel, staatsinrichting, staatsorde, staatsrecht, staatsregeling, staatsvorm
    law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
    publiekrecht
    a law affecting the public at large
    droogleggen
    a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
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