Die Erklärung
Example: Die Erklärung des Vertrags ist für alle Parteien verbindlich.
Definition
"Die Erklärung" in legal context refers to a formal statement or declaration made by a party that is legally binding, such as a declaration of contract terms, which obliges all involved parties to adhere to the stated conditions.
Etymology
The German word "die Erklärung" comes from the verb "erklären," meaning to explain or declare. It is derived from the prefix "er-" combined with "klären," which means to clear or clarify. Did you know? The root "klären" is related to the English word "clear," highlighting the idea of making something clear or understandable.
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"Die Erklärung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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