German word

rechtlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɛçtlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivelegal

Example

Das ist eine rechtliche Frage.

That is a legal question.

Illustration for rechtlich (legal)

More examples

Ist das rechtlich zulässig?

Is that legally permissible?

Core concept

A matter placed on the legal side of a boundary, where rights, duties, or consequences are assessed under current law.

Common phrases

  • rechtliche Frage

    legal question

  • rechtlich zulässig

    legally permissible

  • rechtlich bindend

    legally binding

Similar words

legal: Allowed by law in ordinary, nontechnical usage.
gesetzlich: Clearly prescribed by a statute or specific legal provision.
rechtmäßig: Conforming to the law and therefore regarded as lawful.
juristisch: Based on legal scholarship, court practice, or professional legal analysis.

Definition in German

Einer Sache nach dem geltenden Recht entsprechend; im juristischen Sinn relevant oder zu prüfen.

Word origin

German built rechtlich from the noun Recht and -lich, a suffix used to form adjectives describing connection with the noun.

Usage tips

  • Rechtliche Frage means legal question, and rechtliche Folgen refers to legal consequences; the adjective does not by itself mean that an act is permitted.

Other meanings

  • legallyadverb

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