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normative
Establishing a norm, rule, or standard; prescribing how something should be. The term is often used to describe statements that contain a value judgment, in contrast to purely descriptive statements.
Die Aussage, dass alle Menschen gleich behandelt werden sollten, hat einen normativen Charakter.
The statement that all people should be treated equally has a normative character.
The adjective 'normativ' (normative) belongs to the word family of 'die Norm' (the norm). Something that is normative relates to a norm, sets a norm, or demands that a norm be followed.
Gesetze haben einen normativen Anspruch, das heißt, sie sollen das Verhalten der Menschen regeln.
Laws have a normative claim, meaning they are intended to regulate people's behavior.
'Normativ' (normative) is a technical term used mainly in academia (e.g., law, philosophy, sociology) and in formal discussions. In normal everyday life, you rarely hear this word.
In der Ethik diskutiert man normative Fragen, zum Beispiel, was gutes Handeln ist.
In ethics, people discuss normative questions, for example what good action is.
The word often describes abstract concepts. Typical combinations are 'eine normative Aussage' (a normative statement), 'ein normativer Rahmen' (a normative framework), 'normative Kraft' (normative force), or 'normative Vorgaben' (normative requirements).
Der Ethikrat gibt normative Empfehlungen für die Politik.
The ethics council gives normative recommendations for politics.
binding / courteous
'verbindlich' and 'normativ' both have to do with rules or requirements. 'verbindlich' is used when something really has to be followed or honored, for example a commitment, an appointment, or a rule. 'normativ' describes more that something sets a norm or standard and says how something should be. Learners may confuse the words because both do more than simply describe; they express a kind of obligation or direction. In practical terms: 'verbindlich' fits when someone is bound by something; 'normativ' fits more with rules, values, or statements about correct behavior.
Der Text ist normativ, weil er klare Regeln für gutes Verhalten nennt.
The text is normative because it states clear rules for good behavior.
Die Anmeldung zum Kurs ist verbindlich, sobald die Gebühr bezahlt ist.
Registration for the course is binding once the fee has been paid.