No. 3,974 in German
verfassungsschutz
"Verfassungsschutz" translates to "constitutional protection," referring to government measures or agencies tasked with safeguarding the constitutional order.
In a sentence
Der Verfassungsschutz überwacht Gruppierungen, die eine Gefahr für die Demokratie darstellen könnten.
The constitutional protection monitors groups that could pose a threat to democracy.
In this sentence, 'Verfassungsschutz' refers to the governmental organization responsible for monitoring actions and groups that might threaten the constitutional order and democracy.
Manche Veröffentlichungen des Verfassungsschutzes sind öffentlich einsehbar.
Some publications of the constitutional protection are publicly accessible.
Here, 'Verfassungsschutz' again denotes the agency, highlighting its role in issuing publications regarding its findings and activities.
Die Aufgabe des Verfassungsschutzes ist die Wahrung der freiheitlichen demokratischen Grundordnung.
The role of the constitutional protection is to safeguard the liberal democratic order.
In this example, 'Verfassungsschutz' is used to describe its fundamental purpose and mission based on its organizational goals.
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