Schlüsselgewalt

dieNoun

power of household management (legal/historical)

English translations

  1. 01

    power of the keys

  2. 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”

  1. 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).