Die Haftung
Example: Die Haftung für den Schaden liegt beim Hersteller.
Definition
"Die Haftung" refers to the legal responsibility or liability for damages or obligations, typically indicating who is accountable for a particular harm or loss, as in the phrase 'Die Haftung für den Schaden liegt beim Hersteller,' meaning the manufacturer is liable for the damage.
Etymology
The word "Haftung" comes from the German verb 'haften,' meaning to be liable or responsible. It is related to the noun 'Haft,' which means detention or custody, reflecting the idea of being 'held' accountable. Did you know? The root 'haften' originally implied being physically held or bound, which evolved into the legal sense of being bound by responsibility.
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"Die Haftung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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