Legal Lexicon

Rechtsstatus

Local District

A local district is a municipal subdivision with its own administration. Learn more about its structure and functions in our detailed encyclopedia article!

Permanent Residence Permit

The permanent residence permit is an unlimited residence title in Germany. Learn more about rights and requirements – now in the lexicon!

Public Law Institution

Public law institutions are state organizations with a special range of responsibilities. Discover their role and significance in detail!

Naturalization

Naturalization describes the process by which foreigners acquire the citizenship of a country. Learn more about the requirements and procedure!

NATO Status of Forces Agreement

The NATO Status of Forces Agreement regulates the rights and obligations of NATO soldiers in the host country. Learn more about important legal fundamentals here!

Dormant

“Dormant” describes states of rest or inactivity, such as in volcanoes or cells. Discover the various meanings in the article!