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rechtswidrig — meaning in English

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English meaning

illegal adjective Against the law; not authorised or permitted by legislation.
illegally adverb In a way that breaks the law.
illicit adjective Not permitted by law or social convention; forbidden.

Senses

rechtswidrig is used for these senses in English:

illegal Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
illegally In a manner contrary to law.
illicit Unlawful.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

illegal gesetzeswidrig gesetzwidrig ungesetzlich unrechtmäßig unerlaubt unzulässig verboten