rechtlich
Translation
legal, lawful, judicial
Examples
Ein rechtlicher Berater kann helfen.
A legal advisor can help.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) [as an attributive adjective] legal ... Das ist eine rechtliche Frage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legal, gesetzlich, juristisch; Antonyms: unrechtlich, illegal.
Etymology
From 'Recht' (law, right) + the adjective suffix '-lich' (like '-ly' or '-al'). Literally 'law-ly' or 'legal'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'right' in English, which means both correct and a legal entitlement. 'Recht' has this same dual meaning. 'rechtlich' is the adjective form related to law.