Erlassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erlassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to enact", "to issue" or "to promulgate".

Essential properties of "erlassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erlassen
Simple past: erließ
Participle: erlassen

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erlassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To issue or enact a law or official order"

Definition: "To issue or enact a law, decree, or official order."
Translation(s): to enact, to issue, to promulgate, to decree
Synonym(s): verordnen, verfügen, anordnen
Antonym(s): aufheben
Related word(s): Erlass, Verordnung, Gesetz

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung hat ein neues Gesetz erlassen.The government has enacted a new law.
Der Präsident wird morgen eine Verordnung erlassen.The president will issue an ordinance tomorrow.
Die Behörde hat strenge Regeln erlassen.The authority has issued strict rules.

2.) "To forgive or condone a debt, fine, or punishment"

Definition: "To forgive or condone a debt, fine, or punishment."
Translation(s): to remit, to waive, to pardon, to forgive, to condone
Synonym(s): vergeben, verzeihen, nachlassen
Antonym(s): verhängen
Related word(s): Erlass, Schuldenerlass, Begnadigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Bank hat einen Teil der Schulden erlassen.The bank has remitted part of the debt.
Der Richter hat dem Angeklagten die Strafe erlassen.The judge has remitted the punishment for the accused.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die Steuern für Kleinunternehmen zu erlassen.The government has decided to waive taxes for small businesses.

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