Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To officially announce or put into force a law, rule, or order.
Natural examples
Der Stadtrat erlässt neue Regeln für den Radverkehr.
New cycling rules are being issued by the city council.
Das Gericht erließ ein Verbot für die Veranstaltung.
The court issued a ban on the event.
Die Behörde hat eine neue Verordnung erlassen.
The authority has enacted a new regulation.
Usage note
Erlassen is strong and inseparable: erlässt, erließ, hat erlassen. In this sense, a law, rule, or official order is the accusative object.
Mini-lesson: erlassen
To officially announce or put into force a law, rule, or order. Erlassen is strong and inseparable: erlässt, erließ, hat erlassen. In this sense, a law, rule, or official order is the accusative object.
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