Das Urteil
Example: Das Urteil des Richters war für alle überraschend klar.
Definition
"Das Urteil" refers to the formal decision or judgment given by a court or judge in a legal case. It represents the conclusion reached after considering the facts and arguments, determining the outcome and consequences for the parties involved.
Etymology
The word "das Urteil" comes from the Old High German 'urteil,' meaning 'judgment' or 'decision.' It is composed of 'ur-' (original, primitive) and 'teil' (part, portion), reflecting the idea of a fundamental or original division of opinion or verdict. Did you know that its roots emphasize the act of separating right from wrong?
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"Das Urteil" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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