bevorrechtigte

Bevorrechtigte is a plural noun in German that describes individuals who enjoy a Bevorrechtigung, a prior or preferential right in a given legal arrangement. The term is formed from vor- “before” and Recht “right,” and etymologically points to rights that grant someone precedence in a transaction or decision.

In practice, the concept is largely historical or context-specific. Bevorrechtigte are those who hold a privilege to be considered or to act before others in a designated process. The most commonly referenced area is property and contract law, where a Bevorrechtigte might have a pre-emption or right of first refusal in relation to a sale or transfer. The exact scope and conditions of such a right vary by jurisdiction and era, and in modern German-language usage the term is often superseded by more precise terms such as Vorrecht, Vorkaufsrecht or Vorkaufsberechtigter.

Historical sources—feudal charters, municipal privileges, and older civil codes—sometimes mention Bevorrechtigte as part of privileges granted by a lord, town, or estate. In contemporary law, however, practitioners usually describe the arrangement with explicit rights and roles rather than using the umbrella label Bevorrechtigte.

Related concepts and synonyms include Vorrecht (priority right), Vorkaufsrecht (right of first refusal), and Vorkaufsberechtigter (holder of a pre-emption right). The exact meaning of Bevorrechtigte therefore depends on the legal context and historical period in which it appears, and it is less common in modern statutory language.