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B2 · Society, law & politics (2)
B2 · Gesellschaft, Recht & Politik (2)
auferlegen, erheben, verhängen
to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
The company will impose a surcharge for any items returned
Das Unternehmen wird für alle zurückgesandten Artikel einen Aufschlag erheben.
We should not impose upon our staff by requiring them to work on weekends
SynonymeforceenforcedictatelevychargeinflictAntonymeremoverepealrevokecancelwaiveexemptmoralisch, sittlich
connected with principles of right and wrong behaviour
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries.
Die Zeitungen waren voll moralischer Empörung über die Schwäche anderer Länder.
traditional moral values
SynonymeethicalprincipledrighteousvirtuousuprightAntonymeimmoralunethicalcorruptwickeddishonestdie Institution, die Einrichtung
a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example a university or bank
an educational/financial, etc. institution
eine Bildungs-/Finanzinstitution usw.
the Smithsonian Institution
SynonymeorganizationestablishmentfoundationacademybodyassociationAntonymedisorganizationanarchyinformalitydie Straftat, das Vergehen
an illegal act
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns.
Neue Gesetze machen das Tragen von Waffen zu einer Straftat.
a first offence(= the first time that somebody has been found guilty of a crime)
SynonymecrimeviolationtransgressioninfractionwrongdoingmisdemeanorfelonyAntonymelawfullegalrightobediencelawfulnessvirtuegehorchen, befolgen
to do what you are told or expected to do
Road users should obey traffic rules strictly.
Verkehrsteilnehmer sollten die Verkehrsregeln strikt befolgen.
He had always obeyed his parents without question.
SynonymecomplyadherefollowheedobserveAntonymedisobeydefyignorerebelresistregieren
to legally control a country or its people and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing public services, etc.
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern.
Er warf der Oppositionspartei vor, zum Regieren ungeeignet zu sein.
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people.
SynonymerulemanagecontrolleadadministerdirectsuperviseAntonymeobeyservefollowdie Untersuchung, die Ermittlung
an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.
We have finished a thorough investigation of the incident.
Wir haben eine gründliche Untersuchung des Vorfalls abgeschlossen.
The police have completed their investigations into the accident.
SynonymeinquiryexaminationprobescrutinyresearchstudyexplorationanalysisAntonymeneglectignoranceoverlookdisregarddie Hölle
the place believed to be the home of devils and where bad people go after death
I'll go to Hell for this.
Dafür komme ich in die Hölle.
He exhibits regularly in local art galleries.
SynonymeunderworldnetherworldabyssperditioninfernotormentsufferingAntonymeheavenparadiseutopiablisssalvationder Minister, die Ministerin
a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one
senior ministers in the Cabinet
hochrangige Minister im Kabinett
the Minister of Education
SynonymesecretaryofficialstatesmanadministratorheaddirectorAntonymecitizenprivate citizensubjectder Himmel
the place believed to be the home of God where good people go when they die, sometimes imagined to be in the sky
the kingdom of heaven
das Himmelreich
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven.
SynonymeparadiseutopiablissecstasynirvanaelysiumAntonymehellearthpurgatoryunderworlddie Gerechtigkeit
the fair treatment of people
laws based on the principles of justice
Gesetze, die auf den Grundsätzen der Gerechtigkeit beruhen
They are demanding equal rights and justice.
SynonymefairnessequityrighteousnessimpartialitylawfulnessAntonymeinjusticeunfairnessinequitypartialitywrongdoingdie Schuld
the responsibility for something wrong that has happened or been done
It's your own fault for being careless.
Es ist deine eigene Schuld, dass du unachtsam warst.
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own.
SynonymeerrormistakeblameresponsibilitydefectflawAntonymeperfectionvirtuestrengthcorrectnessrightheilig
connected with God or a particular religion
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion)
ein heiliger Krieg (= ein Krieg zur Verteidigung des Glaubens einer bestimmten Religion)
Islam's holiest shrine
SynonymesacreddivineblessedconsecratedhallowedreligiousAntonymeprofanesecularimpiousworldlyevildie Freiheit
the power or right to do or say what you want without anyone stopping you
We do have some freedom of choice.
Wir haben durchaus eine gewisse Freiheit der Wahl.
SynonymelibertyindependenceautonomylicenseprivilegeAntonymecaptivityimprisonmentservitudeoppressionrestraintethisch, moralisch
connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong
Doctors must follow strict ethical rules when treating their patients.
Ärzte müssen bei der Behandlung ihrer Patienten strenge ethische Regeln befolgen.
SynonymemoralprincipledrighteousvirtuousAntonymeunethicalimmoralcorruptdie Lizenz
official permission to use something, such as software, often for a set number of users or a fixed period
We need to buy twenty more licences for the design software.
Wir müssen zwanzig weitere Lizenzen für die Design-Software kaufen.
The licence expires at the end of the year, so remember to renew it.
SynonymepermitauthorizationcertificatedocumentAntonymeprohibitionrestrictionbandie Pflicht, die Verpflichtung
the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.
It is my obligation to help those in need.
Es ist meine Pflicht, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.
SynonymedutyresponsibilitycommitmentrequirementAntonymeoptionchoicefreedomliberty
