English–German

“lawful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɛçtˌmɛːsɪç/

Example

Das Gericht bestätigte den rechtmäßigen Besitz.

The court confirmed that the possession was lawful.

Illustration for rechtmäßig (lawful)

How to say “lawful” in German

“Lawful” in German is rechtmäßig.

An official seal on an action that fits the law.

Full entry for rechtmäßig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rechtmäßig

Die Behörden prüften, ob die Maßnahmen rechtmäßig waren.

The authorities examined whether the measures were lawful.

Tips for using rechtmäßig

  • Rechtmäßig concerns legal validity, while gerecht more often concerns fairness or justice, so the two adjectives are not interchangeable.

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