rechtmäßig
Translation
lawful, legal, legitimate, rightful
Examples
Das ist ein rechtmäßiger Anspruch.
That is a legitimate claim.
Er ist der rechtmäßige Erbe des Throns.
He is the rightful heir to the throne.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is lawful/legitimate sth. is lawful/legitimate The verdict is lawful.
a lawful/legitimate + noun a lawful/legitimate + noun He is the legitimate owner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legal, gesetzlich, legitim; Antonyms: unrechtmäßig, illegal
Etymology
Composed of 'Recht' (law, right) and the suffix '-mäßig' (in the manner of). Literally 'in the manner of the law'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'right-measure'. Something is 'rechtmäßig' if it measures up to what is right or lawful.