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Tatbestand — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • element noun A basic or essential part of something larger.

Senses

Tatbestand is used for these senses in English:

  • element (legal) A required aspect or component of a cause of action. A deed is regarded as a violation of law only if each element can be proved.

element — full definition

  1. noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
  2. noun In chemistry, a substance made of only one type of atom, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
  3. noun A small but noticeable amount of a quality, or a heating part inside an appliance.

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