rechtens

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German rechtens.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛx.təns/
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  • Hyphenation: rech‧tens

Adverb

rechtens

  1. by right, according to law

German

Etymology

Equivalent to recht (right, correct, just) +‎ -ens (adverbial suffix).

Pronunciation

Adverb

rechtens

  1. legal(ly), proper(ly), licit(ly) (according to all applicable laws and rules)
    Synonyms: rechtmäßig, legal, legitim, statthaft, zulässig
    Das ist alles rechtens.All of that is licit.
    Er hat sich moralisch falsch, aber rechtens verhalten.
    His behaviour was morally wrong, but legally proper.
  2. (archaic) by right, duly, rightly
    Synonyms: zu Recht, mit Recht, verdientermaßen