dreptate
Romanian
Alternative forms
- direptate (archaic)
Etymology
Probably from an earlier dreptătate, from drept + -tate. Other theories have included a Latin root *direct(it)atem, from directus, though this is unlikely. Compare Aromanian ndriptati.
Noun
dreptate f (plural dreptăți)
- justice, fairness, righteousness
- correctness, rightness
Derived terms
- a avea dreptate
- nedreptate
Related terms
- drept