dreptate

Romanian

Alternative forms

• direptate — archaic

Etymology

Probably from an earlier dreptătate, from drept +‎ -tate. Other theories have included a Latin root *direct(it)atem, from directus, though this is unlikely. Compare Aromanian ndriptati.

Noun

dreptate f (plural dreptăți)

1. righteousness, fairness, justice
2. rightness, correctness

Derived terms

• avea dreptate
• nedreptate

Related terms

• drept