regstaat

Afrikaans

/ˈrɛχ.stɑːt/

noun
Definitions
  • A state governed by rule of law; nation of laws, constitutional state.

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish rechtsstaat derived from German Rechtsstaat com from Afrikaans reg + Afrikaans staat.

Origin

Afrikaans

staat

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