die Sorgfaltspflicht
Translation
duty of care, due diligence
Examples
Der Arzt hat seine Sorgfaltspflicht verletzt.
The doctor violated his duty of care.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Sorgfaltspflicht gegenüber seinen Kunden.
The company has a duty of care towards its customers.
Grammar Patterns
to violate one's duty of care ((sth.)) to violate one's duty of care The manager violated his duty of care. Der Manager hat seine Sorgfaltspflicht verletzt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Obhutspflicht (duty of custody); Antonyms: Fahrlässigkeit (negligence)
Etymology
A compound of 'Sorgfalt' (care, diligence) and 'Pflicht' (duty, obligation). Literally 'care-duty'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'duty' (Pflicht) to act with 'care' (Sorgfalt). It's a key term in legal and business contexts.