Védhetség

Védhetség is a Hungarian noun that denotes the capacity or possibility of protection or defense. It is formed from the verb root véde- (to defend or protect) together with the suffixes -het- (ability) and -ség (nominal suffix). In contemporary usage, the concept is usually expressed with more common terms such as védelem (protection) or védhetőség (protectability). Védhetség itself is comparatively rare and is most often found in theoretical, historical, or stylistic texts; some sources may treat it as archaic or non-standard.

In legal or policy discussions, védhetség could be used to discuss whether a subject qualifies for protection under a given regime, or the conditions under which protection can be granted. The term is inherently abstract and its precise meaning depends on context, which is why standard formulations—such as védelem, védettség, or védhetőség—are usually preferred in practical writing.

It should not be confused with védettség, a more common term meaning immunity or a state of protected status (for example in medicine, trade, or law). The distinction between védhetség and related terms is often subtle and context-dependent.

Etymology: véde- (to defend/protect) + -het- (ability) + -ség (nominal suffix).

See also: védelem, védettség, védhetőség, jogvédelem, adatvédelem.