Rechtlich
Example: Die rechtlichen Konsequenzen des Vertrags sind noch unklar.
Definition
"rechtlich" describes anything related to law, legal matters, or the system of rules recognized by a community. It refers to aspects such as rights, obligations, or consequences governed by laws, as in the phrase 'Die rechtlichen Konsequenzen des Vertrags sind noch unklar.'
Etymology
The word "rechtlich" comes from the German root "Recht," meaning 'law' or 'right,' combined with the suffix '-lich,' which forms adjectives. Did you know? "Recht" itself traces back to Old High German 'reht,' linked to the Latin 'rectus,' meaning 'straight' or 'correct,' highlighting the idea of fairness and order in law.
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"Rechtlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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