Jogtalan

Jogtalan is a Hungarian adjective that describes something illegal, unauthorized, or unjustified. It is used for actions, claims, or conditions that lack a legal basis or violate rights.

Etymology: The word derives from jog meaning law or right, combined with the suffix -talan meaning without; thus jogtalan literally means without law or without right.

Usage and nuance: In everyday language, jogtalan describes unfair or illegal actions, for example jogtalan előnyhöz jutás or jogtalan használat. In legal contexts it denotes acts contrary to law or rights, but it is not a fixed technical term; more precise phrases include jogsértő (infringing rights) and jogszerűtlen (not legally legitimate). The term can carry moral assessment as well as legal nuance, depending on context.

Related terms and examples: Other Hungarian terms with similar meanings include illegális (illegal in a general sense), jogellenes (unlawful, infringing rights), and jogsértő (infringing). Common collocations include jogtalan használat (unauthorized use), jogtalanul szerzett előny (unlawfully obtained advantage), and jogellenes cselekedet (unlawful act). In legal writing, care is taken to choose among these terms to reflect the precise nature of illegality or rights violation.