unterhaltsberechtigen
Translation
to entitle to maintenance, to entitle to alimony
Examples
Das Urteil unterhaltsberechtigt die Kinder.
The verdict entitles the children to maintenance.
Die neue Regelung unterhaltsberechtigt auch nichteheliche Partner.
The new regulation also entitles non-marital partners to maintenance.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to entitle (sb.) to maintenance The law unterhaltsberechtigt the children after the divorce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: berechtigen zu (to entitle to); Antonyms: verpflichten zu (to obligate to)
Etymology
A compound of 'Unterhalt' (maintenance, support) and 'berechtigen' (to entitle). Literally 'to maintenance-entitle'.
Memory Tips
This is a legal term. Break it down into 'Unterhalt' (support/alimony) and 'berechtigen' (to give a right to).