rechtmäßig
Translation
lawful, legal, legitimate, rightful
Examples
Das ist ein rechtmäßiger Anspruch.
That is a legitimate claim.
Er ist der rechtmäßige Erbe des Throns.
He is the rightful heir to the throne.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is lawful/legitimate sth. is lawful/legitimate The verdict is lawful.
a lawful/legitimate + noun a lawful/legitimate + noun He is the legitimate owner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legal, gesetzlich, legitim; Antonyms: unrechtmäßig, illegal
Etymology
From 'Recht' (law, right) + '-mäßig' (like, -ly). It means 'in accordance with the law'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a scale ('Maß') balancing the 'right' ('Recht') thing to do. If it's balanced, it's lawful.