Die Rechtfertigung
Example: Die Rechtfertigung für seine Entscheidung überzeugte alle Beteiligten.
Definition
"Die Rechtfertigung" refers to the explanation or reasoning that defends or legitimizes an action, decision, or belief, making it acceptable or understandable to others. For example, the justification for his decision convinced all involved parties.
Etymology
The word "die Rechtfertigung" comes from the German roots 'Recht' meaning 'right' or 'law' and 'Fertigung' derived from 'fertigen,' meaning 'to make' or 'to produce.' Together, it literally means 'making something right,' which perfectly fits its use as 'justification.' Did you know that it combines legal and moral senses to express proving something as right?
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"Die Rechtfertigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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