Legal Lexicon

gesetzliche Regelung

Federal Coat of Arms

The federal coat of arms symbolizes state sovereignty and identity. Learn more about its history and significance – discover it now in the lexicon!

Community of Responsibility

A community of responsibility shares duties and accountability, often socially or legally. Learn more about its structure & significance in our lexicon!

Equity Clause

The equity clause allows for exceptions to rigid rules on grounds of fairness. Discover how it makes law and everyday life more flexible!

Compulsory Membership

Compulsory membership means the obligatory affiliation to an organization. Learn more about its meaning and implications in the lexicon!

Principle of ‘Who Orders Pays’

The ‘Bestellerprinzip’ stipulates that, under tenancy law, the landlord pays the broker’s fee. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages in our article!

Plain

“Plain” describes flat, open landscapes without significant elevations. Discover the diversity and significance of this geographical form in our article!

Deemed

Deemed means “regarded as …” and refers to legal assumptions. Learn more about its application and significance – discover it now in the legal glossary!

Covenant

Covenant refers to binding agreements or covenants, often religious or legal. Discover how they shape history and culture!