Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From recht +‎ spraak.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛxt.spraːk/
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  • 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)