🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Rechtsschutz

Pronunciation / Transliteration: rekht-shuts

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Legal Protection/ˈliːɡəl prəˈtɛkʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Rechtsschutz ist wichtig für die Wahrung der Rechte."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The safeguarding of rights and interests through legal means.

    "Individuals seek legal protection to ensure their rights are upheld in court."
  2. 2

    Measures taken to prevent harm or infringement of rights under the law.

    "Legal protection is essential for whistleblowers to report misconduct without fear of retaliation."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'legal' originates from the Latin word 'legalis', meaning 'pertaining to the law', while 'protection' comes from the Latin 'protectio', meaning 'a covering or defense'. Over time, these terms have evolved to encompass various forms of safeguarding rights and interests within legal frameworks.

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