Rechtsanspruch
legal claim; entitlement under law
noun REKHTS-ahn-shprookh Rare
Usage Note
Rechtsanspruch is a claim that is recognised and enforceable by law. Einen Rechtsanspruch auf etwas haben — to have a legal right to something. Frequently used in discussions of social benefits and constitutional rights.
Examples
"Kinder haben in Deutschland einen Rechtsanspruch auf einen Kita-Platz."
Natural Translation
Children in Germany have a legal entitlement to a nursery place.
Literal Translation
Children have in Germany a legal-claim on a nursery-place.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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