unterhaltsberechtigen
Translation
to entitle to support, to entitle to alimony
Examples
Das Urteil unterhaltsberechtigt die Kinder.
The verdict entitles the children to support.
Die neue Regelung unterhaltsberechtigt auch nichteheliche Partner.
The new regulation also entitles non-marital partners to support.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to entitle (sb.) to support The law unterhaltsberechtigt the children after the divorce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: berechtigen zu (to entitle to); Antonyms: verpflichten zu (to obligate to)
Etymology
Composed of 'Unterhalt' (support, maintenance) and 'berechtigen' (to entitle). It literally means 'to entitle to support'.
Memory Tips
A formal, legal word. Remember it by its parts: 'Unterhalt' (support) + 'berechtigen' (to entitle).