Abmahnschreiben
formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
noun ap-MAHN-shry-ben Rare
Usage Note
Abmahnschreiben is a written formal warning, typically issued in competition law, copyright, or employment contexts, demanding that the recipient cease an alleged infringement and sign a declaration of injunction (Unterlassungserklärung). In employment law it also serves as an official warning before dismissal.
Examples
"Der Anwalt verschickte ein Abmahnschreiben wegen der unerlaubten Nutzung des Fotos."
Natural Translation
The lawyer sent a formal warning letter for the unauthorised use of the photograph.
Literal Translation
The lawyer sent a warning-letter because of the unauthorised use of the photo.
Related Words
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
- Anhörungspflicht obligation to hear a party before deciding
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