rechtmäßig

Based on: mäßig, Recht, rechte
Adverb
  1. rightful
  2. right, legal
1.

rightful

(As an attributive adjective "rightful something". Mainly used in context of ownership.)
Examples
  • Sie ist die rechtmäßige Besitzerin des Hauses.
  • She is the rightful owner of the house.
2.

right, legal

(As a predicative adjective. So "something is rechtmäßig". Rarely used in this sense.)
Examples
  • Der Vertrag ist rechtmäßig.
  • The contract is legal.

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How many meanings does the German word 'rechtmäßig' have?

rechtmäßig has 2 distinct meanings: 1. rightful, 2. right, legal.

What is 'rechtmäßig' related to?

The word 'rechtmäßig' is related to mäßig, Recht and rechte.

Where can I learn more about 'rechtmäßig'?

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