die Rechtsauffassung
Translation
legal opinion, legal view, interpretation of the law
Examples
Das Gericht teilte seine Rechtsauffassung nicht.
The court did not share his legal opinion.
Es gibt unterschiedliche Rechtsauffassungen zu diesem Fall.
There are different legal opinions on this case.
Grammar Patterns
to hold a legal opinion ((et4)) Der Anwalt vertritt eine andere Rechtsauffassung.
Similar Words
Rechtsmeinung, Rechtsstandpunkt, Interpretation
Etymology
From 'Recht' (law, right) + 'Auffassung' (view, opinion, conception). Literally a 'law-conception'.
Memory Tips
'Auffassung' comes from 'auffassen' (to grasp, conceive). So, it's how one 'grasps' or conceives of the law.