legal protection
der Rechtsschutz
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legal protection insurance
Protection of a person's legal interests, often provided by insurance (legal protection insurance) that covers the costs of lawyers and court proceedings.
Dank meines Rechtsschutzes konnte ich ohne finanzielles Risiko gegen die Kündigung klagen.
Thanks to my legal protection insurance, I was able to sue over the dismissal without financial risk.
legal protection
The protection granted by a state's legal system for the rights and interests of individuals or organizations.
Das Grundgesetz garantiert allen Bürgern einen effektiven Rechtsschutz.
The Basic Law guarantees effective legal protection to all citizens.
| gender | masculine der |
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| genitive | des Rechtsschutzes |
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| nominative | der Rechtsschutz | – |
| accusative | den Rechtsschutz | – |
| dative | dem Rechtsschutz | – |
| genitive | des Rechtsschutzes | – |
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'Rechtsschutz' (legal protection) is a compound noun made up of 'Recht' (law/right) and 'Schutz' (protection). It literally means 'protection of one's own rights'.
Guter Rechtsschutz ist in vielen Lebenslagen wichtig.
Good legal protection is important in many situations in life.
The meaning depends on the context. If people are talking about a product that you buy or have, it means the insurance. If they are talking about a general right guaranteed by the state, it means the abstract protection provided by the law.
Ich habe einen Rechtsschutz für Mietstreitigkeiten abgeschlossen.
I took out legal protection insurance for rental disputes.
In the context of insurance, typical verbs are 'haben' (to have), 'abschließen' (to take out), or 'in Anspruch nehmen' (to make use of). The word 'Rechtsschutzversicherung' (legal protection insurance) is also often used.
Zum Glück habe ich einen Rechtsschutz, der die Anwaltskosten übernimmt.
Fortunately, I have legal protection insurance that covers the lawyer's fees.
In this meaning, 'Rechtsschutz' (legal protection) describes a fundamental principle of the rule of law. Typical verbs here are 'gewähren' (to grant), 'garantieren' (to guarantee), or 'genießen' (to enjoy/benefit from).
Die Verfassung garantiert allen Bürgern wirksamen Rechtsschutz.
The constitution guarantees effective legal protection to all citizens.
legal certainty
Rechtsschutz (legal protection) protects specific rights and interests, for example when someone needs help with a dispute or legal proceedings. Rechtssicherheit (legal certainty), by contrast, describes clear and predictable legal conditions. When the focus is on support for people affected, Rechtsschutz fits; when it is on reliable rules, Rechtssicherheit is the right term.
Nach dem Streit mit dem Vermieter suchte sie Rechtsschutz für ihre rechtlichen Interessen.
After her dispute with her landlord, she sought legal protection for her legal interests.
Klare und beständige Gesetze geben den Bürgern mehr Rechtssicherheit.
Clear and stable laws give citizens greater legal certainty.
