Gewaltmonopol

dasNoun

monopoly on the use of force

English translations

  1. 01

    monopoly of force

  2. 02

    monopoly of violence

Word details

German meaning
Das ausschließliche Recht des Staates, physische Gewalt anzuwenden.
English meaning
Monopoly on the use of force
Synonym
Staatsgewalt
German example
Der Staat hat das Gewaltmonopol, um Recht und Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.
English example
The state has the monopoly on the use of force to maintain law and order.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Gewaltmonopol
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Gewaltmonopol”

  1. Der Staat hat das Gewaltmonopol. (The state holds the monopoly on the use of force.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Gewaltmonopol?

The plural is 'die Gewaltmonopole'. It is a neuter noun (das Gewaltmonopol).