Das Urteil
Example: Das Urteil des Richters war für alle überraschend klar.
Definition
"Das Urteil" refers to the decision or judgment given by a judge or court after considering the evidence and arguments in a legal case. It often determines the outcome and consequences for those involved, as in the phrase, 'Das Urteil des Richters war für alle überraschend klar.'
Etymology
The word "das Urteil" comes from the Old High German 'urteil,' which combines 'ur-' (originally meaning 'before' or 'primal') and 'teil' (meaning 'part' or 'share'). It originally referred to a primary decision or verdict, reflecting its current use in legal contexts.
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"Das Urteil" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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