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noun

die Berechtigung, -en

authorization · permission

Das ist das offizielle Recht oder die Erlaubnis, etwas zu tun oder zu benutzen.

Definition & meaning

The word "Berechtigung" refers to the formal or legal right to do something, or the possession of an authorization or entitlement. It is commonly used in administrative, legal, and technical contexts (such as digital access rights).

There are two main nuances to the word:

  1. Authorization/Entitlement: Having the official permission or legal power to perform an action or claim a benefit. For example, a "Fahrberechtigung" is the right to use a specific transport service.
  2. Justification/Validity: The quality of being well-founded or reasonable. If a criticism has "Berechtigung," it means it is justified or legitimate.

Grammar & Word origin

"Berechtigung" is a feminine noun. Its plural form is "die Berechtigungen."

The word is a nominalization of the verb "berechtigen" , which means to entitle or to authorize. It is composed of several parts:

  • The prefix be-, which is used to form transitive verbs.
  • The root word Recht [?](vocabuo://word/Recht], meaning "right" or "law."
  • The suffix -ig, which helps form the verb stem.
  • The suffix -ung, a common German ending used to turn verbs into abstract nouns.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Befugnis : Refers specifically to the authority or competence granted to someone, often in an official capacity.
  • Anrecht : A legal or moral claim to something.
  • Erlaubnis : A general permission to do something.
  • Legitimation : Proof of identity or the status of being legitimate.
  • Zulassung : Admission or official approval, such as for a vehicle or a university course.
  • Rechtfertigung : Used when "Berechtigung" means the justification for a statement or action.

Antonyms:

  • Unberechtigtheit : The state of being unauthorized or unjustified.
  • Verbot : A formal prohibition or ban.
  • Ausschluss : The exclusion from a right or a group.

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Examples

Du hast die Berechtigung, das zu tun.noun

You have the authorization to do that.

Ohne die nötigen Berechtigungen darf man das Formular nicht abschicken.noun

Without the necessary permissions you are not allowed to submit the form.

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