Die Gleichheit
Example: Die Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz ist ein wichtiges Prinzip.
Definition
"Die Gleichheit" refers to the principle of equality, especially in legal and social contexts, meaning that all individuals are treated the same under the law without discrimination or favoritism.
Etymology
The word "die Gleichheit" comes from the German root "gleich," meaning 'equal' or 'same,' combined with the suffix "-heit," which turns adjectives into nouns indicating a state or condition. Did you know? This construction is common in German to express abstract concepts like equality.
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