Dutch

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Etymology

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From alleen +‎ recht, calque of German Alleinrecht.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑˈleːnˌrɛxt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: al‧leen‧recht

Noun

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alleenrecht n (plural alleenrechten)

  1. (economics) a monopoly
    Synonym: monopolie
  2. an exclusive right to something; (figurative) a monopoly

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: alleenreg