das Rechtsmittel
Translation
legal remedy, appeal, legal recourse
Examples
Gegen das Urteil wurde Rechtsmittel eingelegt.
A legal remedy was filed against the verdict.
Grammar Patterns
to file a legal remedy ((against sth.)) Rechtsmittel ((gegen et4)) einlegen They will file a legal remedy against the decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Berufung (appeal), Revision (appeal on points of law), Beschwerde (complaint)
Etymology
From 'Recht' (law, right) + 'Mittel' (means, remedy). Literally a 'means of law'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'legal tool' or 'remedy' (Mittel) you use within the 'law' (Recht) to challenge a decision.