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Meaning of til rettes | Babel Free

Noun

Definitions

  1. to a rightful, appropriate, ready or comfortable state (Used mostly in fixed constructions)
  2. before a court of law
    literally, obsolete
  3. accountable
    broadly, figuratively, idiomatic
  4. rightful, for the best
    predicative, rare

Examples

“å stå til rettes for det ein har gjort”

to stand accountable for what one has done

“eg får stille han til rettes”

I'll have to hold him accountable; I'll have to confront him

“det er til rettes”

it is rightful

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