Adjektiv

berechtigtes

justified, authorized, entitled, legitimate

Das ist ein berechtigtes Interesse.

That is a legitimate interest.

((sth.)) is berechtigt something is justified His concern is justified.

berechtigt ((to sth.)) entitled to something He is entitled to enter.

Synonyms: gerechtfertigt, legitim; Antonyms: unberechtigt

Past participle of 'berechtigen' (to authorize). From 'Recht' (right, law). Composed of prefix 'be-' + 'Recht' + suffix '-ig'.

Think of having the 'Recht' (right) to do something. If you have the right, you are 'berechtigt' (authorized).

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