Die Verpflichtung
Example: Die Verpflichtung zur Zahlung muss im Vertrag stehen.
Definition
"Die Verpflichtung" refers to the legal duty or obligation to perform or fulfill a specific act, such as a payment or service, often stipulated in a contract or agreement. It signifies a binding responsibility enforceable by law.
Etymology
The term "die Verpflichtung" originates from the German verb 'verpflichten,' meaning to obligate or commit. It combines 'ver-' (a prefix indicating completion) and 'Pflicht' (duty), reflecting the idea of binding oneself to a duty. Did you know that 'Pflicht' itself comes from the Old High German 'pflicht,' meaning duty or obligation?
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"Die Verpflichtung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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