English–German
“legally valid” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁɛçt͡sˌkʁɛːftɪç/
Example
Wir brauchen ein rechtskräftiges Dokument für die Behörde.
We need a legally valid document for the authorities.
How to say “legally valid” in German
“Legally valid” in German is rechtskräftig.
A decision has reached the point where its legal force stands firm and ordinary challenges no longer alter it.
Example sentences with rechtskräftig
Die Entscheidung gilt seit gestern als rechtskräftig.
The decision has been considered legally valid since yesterday.
Tips for using rechtskräftig
- Rechtskräftig expresses legal finality rather than mere correctness; rechtmäßig means lawful, but does not mean that a decision is final.