rechtfertigen

German (Berlin)

/ˈʁɛçtfɛʁtiɡən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to justify (provide an explanation or reason)

Etymology

Compound from German Recht (law, right, privilege, a right) + German fertigen (produce, manufacture).

Origin

German (Berlin)

fertigen

Gloss

produce, manufacture

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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