Die Haftung
Example: Die Haftung für den Schaden liegt beim Fahrzeughalter.
Definition
"Die Haftung" refers to the legal responsibility or obligation to compensate for damage or loss caused, often by a person or entity. In the example phrase, it indicates that the liability for the damage lies with the vehicle owner.
Etymology
The German word "die Haftung" originates from the verb "haften," meaning to adhere or be liable. It evolved from Middle High German and Old High German roots related to holding or binding, reflecting the concept of being bound to a responsibility or obligation.
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"Die Haftung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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