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substantive in German

substantive in German is materiell — substantive means of the essence or essential element of a thing.

substantive in German

materiell
adj
(law) Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right.

What does "substantive" mean?

  1. adj Of the essence or essential element of a thing.
  2. adj Constituting the substance of content rather than its style, and thus always nontrivial.
  3. adj Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
  4. adj Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right.
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What is "substantive" in German?

"substantive" in German is materiell. substantive means: Of the essence or essential element of a thing.

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