rechtsspezifische

Rechtsspezifisch is an adjective in the German language that describes content, terms, or requirements that are particular to law or to a given legal system. It is used to distinguish elements that are unique to legal contexts from more general or interdisciplinary concepts.

Etymology and usage: The word is formed from Recht (law) plus spezifisch (specific) with the adjective suffix -isch. In legal drafting, policy analysis, and comparative law, rechtsspezifisch signals that a provision, term, or interpretation applies within the legal framework of a jurisdiction rather than in a general sense.

Examples include rechtsspezifische Anforderungen (jurisdiction-specific requirements), rechtsspezifische Auslegung (law-specific interpretation), or rechtsspezifische Fachbegriffe (legal terms). The term is commonly employed to mark distinctions between general principles and those that depend on statutory, case law, or regulatory contexts.

Notes: The term highlights variation across jurisdictions and the need for precise legal context. It should be used with care when addressing cross-border issues to avoid implying universality where a law-specific meaning applies. In comparative law and legal linguistics, rechtsspezifisch helps delineate domain-specific language from universal or cross-cutting concepts.

See also: Recht, Juristische Fachsprache, Fachsprache, Rechtslexikon.