formalrechtlich

English translation: s.u.

05:39 Apr 22, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general)
German term or phrase: formalrechtlich
"Diese Produkte sind indirekt, nicht *formalrechtlich* [von der geänderten Regelung] betroffen."

Simply "from a legal point of view"?

Any help will be greatly appreciated :-)
Anne-Carine Zimmer
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English translation:s.u.
Explanation:
legalistic / by the letter of the law
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5s.u.
Monika Leit
4technically
atxp (X)
4not as a matter of formal regulation
desiderata (X)
3in accordance with the letter of the law
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in accordance with the letter of the law


Explanation:
or "formalistically speaking"

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technically


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Source: The Collins Large German Dictionary © 1999 HarperCollins Publishers:

formaljuristisch, formalrechtlich Adjektiv
technical

Source: The Collins English Dictionary © 2000 HarperCollins Publishers:

technical [\'tɛknýkəl]
adjective
existing by virtue of a strict application of the rules or a strict interpretation of the wording
example: a technical loophole in the law
example: a technical victory
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
1995

technically
according to the exact details of rules, laws etc.

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s.u.


Explanation:
legalistic / by the letter of the law


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not as a matter of formal regulation


Explanation:
Given the context.

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