rechtspraak

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From recht +‎ spraak.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛxt.spraːk/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: recht‧spraak

Noun[edit]

rechtspraak f (plural rechtspraken)

  1. The administration of justice by the judiciary, jurisdiction.
  2. Jurisprudence, the interpretation of law as shown by legal precedents.

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: regspraak
  • West Frisian: rjochtspraak (calque)