das Rechtsmittel
Translation
legal remedy, appeal, legal recourse
Examples
Gegen das Urteil wurde Rechtsmittel eingelegt.
An appeal was filed against the verdict.
Grammar Patterns
to file an appeal ((against sth.)) Rechtsmittel ((gegen et4)) einlegen They will file an appeal against the decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Berufung (appeal), Revision (appeal on points of law), Beschwerde (complaint)
Etymology
From 'Recht' (law, right) + 'Mittel' (means, remedy). Literally a 'means of law'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'legal tool' or 'remedy' (Mittel) you use within the 'law' (Recht) to challenge a decision.