Schlüsselgewalt
dieNounpower of household management (legal/historical)
English translations
- 01
power of the keys
- 02
control of the keys
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Schlüsselgewalt beschreibt das Recht und die Pflicht beider Ehepartner, im Namen der Familie alltägliche Rechtsgeschäfte zu tätigen.
- English meaning
- The power of attorney describes the right and obligation of both spouses to carry out everyday legal transactions on behalf of the family.
- German example
- Durch die Schlüsselgewalt kann meine Frau im Supermarkt für uns beide einkaufen.
- English example
- By power of attorney, my wife can shop for both of us in the supermarket.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Schlüsselgewalt
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Schlüsselgewalt”
Die Schlüsselgewalt lag früher beim Ehemann. (Historically, household management power lay with the husband.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Schlüsselgewalt feminine?
Yes, it is a feminine noun (die Schlüsselgewalt).