Der Richter
Example: Der Richter entschied fair im komplizierten Gerichtsverfahren.
Definition
"Der Richter" refers to a judge who presides over legal cases, ensuring fair decisions and applying the law impartially within a court of law. This person interprets legal statutes and delivers judgments in complicated judicial proceedings.
Etymology
The word "der Richter" comes from the Old High German 'rihhi' meaning 'powerful' or 'ruler,' combined with the suffix '-ter,' indicating an agent or person who performs an action. Did you know? The term has always implied someone who holds authority to make decisions and rulings.
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"Der Richter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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