Rechtsstaat

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German

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Etymology

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Coined by Carl Theodor Welcker in 1813, equivalent to Recht +‎ -s- +‎ Staat. Popularized by Robert von Mohl.

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Noun

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Rechtsstaat m (mixed, genitive Rechtsstaats, plural Rechtsstaaten)

  1. constitutional state: a state based on law
    Antonym: Unrechtsstaat

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