Der Vertrag
Example: Der Vertrag wurde gestern von beiden Parteien unterschrieben.
Definition
"Der Vertrag" refers to a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines their rights and obligations. It serves as a formal contract, ensuring that all involved parties adhere to the agreed terms, such as in the sentence: 'Der Vertrag wurde gestern von beiden Parteien unterschrieben.'
Etymology
The word "der Vertrag" originates from the German language, combining 'ver-' (a prefix implying transformation or agreement) and 'Trag' (related to carrying or bearing). It historically referred to the act of carrying an agreement between parties. Did you know that 'Vertrag' literally suggests carrying or bringing together terms into a formal agreement?
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"Der Vertrag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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