privatrechtlich
Translation
under private law, relating to private law
Examples
Dies ist ein privatrechtlicher Vertrag.
This is a contract under private law.
Sie haben eine privatrechtliche Vereinbarung getroffen.
They have made an agreement under private law.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective + Noun)) Modifies a noun. Das ist eine privatrechtliche Angelegenheit.
Similar Words
Synonym: zivilrechtlich (civil law); Antonym: öffentlich-rechtlich (public law)
Etymology
From 'Privat' (private) + 'Recht' (law) + the adjective suffix '-lich'. It means 'relating to private law'.
Memory Tips
Remember this as relating to 'private law', which governs relationships between individuals (e.g., contracts), as opposed to public law (state vs. individual).