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rechtmäßig

legally

Meaning of rechtmäßig

in a way that is allowed by law

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German/ˈʁɛçtˌmɛːsɪç/
legally
rechtmäßig - legally
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What's the difference between rechtmäßig / gesetzlich / juristisch / rechtsgültig / ordnungsgemäß / offiziell

G
🇩🇪German
gesetzlich

Means 'set by law' or 'related to law'; often describes rules, rights, or regulations rather than directly 'allowed by law' in a specific case.

B2Very Often
J
🇩🇪German
juristisch

Means 'legal/juridical' in the sense of law as a discipline or professional field; not simply 'lawfully', but related to legal reasoning or expertise.

B2Often
R
🇩🇪German
rechtsgültig

Means 'legally valid' or 'having legal force'; it emphasizes the validity of a document, contract, or decision, not merely that something is permitted.

B2Often
O
🇩🇪German
ordnungsgemäß

Means 'properly' or 'in due order'; it is broader than 'lawfully' because it can refer to correct procedure and proper completion, not only legality.

B2Very Often
O
🇩🇪German
offiziell

Means 'official', coming from or recognized by an authority; it does not necessarily mean 'lawfully', but rather 'officially confirmed'.

B2Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
berechtigt

Means 'entitled' or 'authorized'; it focuses on having a right or justification, not on the general legality of an action.

B2Often
L
🇩🇪German
legal

In everyday and standard usage, means 'legal' or 'permitted by law'; very close to 'rechtmäßig', but often sounds more general and internationally influenced.

B2Very Often

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rechtmäßig means legally. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rechtmäßig

/ˈʁɛçtˌmɛːsɪç/

rechtmäßig translation

legally

rechtmäßig transcription

/ˈʁɛçtˌmɛːsɪç/

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rechtmäßig meaning: what does it mean?

in einer Weise, die nach dem Gesetz erlaubt ist

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