rechtswidrig
Translation
unlawful, illegal, wrongful, illicit
Examples
Die Handlung war rechtswidrig.
The action was unlawful.
Er klagt gegen die rechtswidrige Kündigung.
He is suing against the unlawful dismissal.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is unlawful ((something)) is unlawful The decision was unlawful.
an unlawful ((noun)) an unlawful ((noun)) That is an unlawful order.
Similar Words
Synonyms: illegal, ungesetzlich, unerlaubt; Antonyms: rechtmäßig, legal, gesetzlich
Etymology
From 'Recht' (law, right) + 's' (linking consonant) + 'widrig' (contrary, adverse). Literally 'contrary to law'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that goes 'wider' (against) the 'Recht' (law). This makes it unlawful.