Nárok

Nárok is a Czech noun meaning a claim, entitlement, or right to a benefit or remedy. It denotes a person’s ability to demand something based on law, contract, or factual circumstances, and it may be asserted through formal procedures such as a request, a complaint, or a legal action.

In legal and administrative contexts, nárok refers to a specific claim arising from a contract, a delict, or statutory regulation. It is commonly used for entitlements in social policy (for example, a pension, unemployment benefits, or parental benefits), employment law (such as annual leave or wage-related claims), and consumer or insurance matters (claims for repair, replacement, or compensation).

A nárok is typically established when conditions defined by law or a contract are met. The claim is asserted by filing the appropriate document or initiating a procedure, after which a regulator, authority, or court evaluates whether the basis for the nárok exists. If a claim is denied, remedies usually include appeal, administrative review, or civil action in court.

Nárok is distinct from právo, which denotes a general right rather than a specific demand. The term often emphasizes the practical possibility to obtain a benefit or remedy, rather than the abstract entitlement itself. In common usage, the plural nároky refers to multiple such claims or entitlements.