Das Eigentum
Example: Das Eigentum an der Wohnung wurde rechtlich übertragen.
Definition
"Das Eigentum" refers to the legal ownership or property rights over something, such as a house or an object. It implies the full control and entitlement to use, manage, and dispose of the owned item. For example, "Das Eigentum an der Wohnung wurde rechtlich übertragen" means the ownership of the apartment was legally transferred.
Etymology
The word "das Eigentum" comes from the German root 'eigen,' meaning 'own' or 'personal.' It evolved from the Old High German 'eigan,' emphasizing possession or personal ownership. Did you know that 'Eigentum' literally highlights something that belongs uniquely to oneself, reflecting deep historical importance of personal property in German law?
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"Das Eigentum" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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