Das Eigentum
Example: Das Eigentum an der Wohnung wurde rechtlich bestätigt.
Definition
"Das Eigentum" refers to the legal right or ownership of property, indicating exclusive control and possession of something, such as a house or land. It embodies the recognized authority to use, enjoy, and dispose of the owned item, as in the phrase: "Das Eigentum an der Wohnung wurde rechtlich bestätigt."
Etymology
The word "das Eigentum" comes from the German root "eigen," meaning 'own' or 'personal,' combined with the suffix "-tum," which turns it into a noun indicating a state or condition. Essentially, "Eigentum" means the state of owning something. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'own'?
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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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