NOUN

dieRechtskraft/ˈʁɛçt͡sˌkʁaft/legal force; legal validity; finality (of judgment)

Rechtskraft is a German noun that means legal force, legal validity, or finality (of judgment). It is pronounced /ˈʁɛçt͡sˌkʁaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.moment when a legal decision becomes final and binding(law; legal proceeding)

a.state of a judgment or decision being unchangeable and fully enforceable

Das Urteil erlangt nächste Woche Rechtskraft.—The verdict becomes final next week.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Rechtskraft—
Genitiveder Rechtskraft—
Dativeder Rechtskraft—
Accusativedie Rechtskraft—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Rechtskraft" mean in English?
"Rechtskraft" means legal force, legal validity, or finality (of judgment). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Rechtskraft"?
"Rechtskraft" is pronounced /ˈʁɛçt͡sˌkʁaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Rechtskraft" der, die, or das?
"Rechtskraft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Rechtskraft"?
"Rechtskraft" is a noun in German.

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