sittenwidrig

contrary to public policy/morality

English translations

  1. 01

    contrary to sitting

  2. 02

    against sitting

Word details

German meaning
Sittenwidrig bedeutet, gegen die guten Sitten oder das Anstandsgefühl zu verstoßen.
English meaning
Immoral, indecent
Synonym
unmoralisch, anstößig
German example
Sein Verhalten war sittenwidrig.
English example
His behavior was immoral.

Example sentences with “sittenwidrig”

  1. Der Vertrag ist sittenwidrig. (The contract is contrary to public policy.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'sittenwidrig' mean in law?

It means a contract or action is void because it violates fundamental social or moral standards.