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Aktenvermerk

file note; internal memorandum recorded in an administrative case file

noun AK-ten-fer-merk Rare

Usage Note

Aktenvermerk is an official internal note written into the case file to document a telephone call, a decision rationale, or a meeting result. It has evidential value in administrative and court proceedings. Plural: Aktenvermerke.

Examples

"Der Sachbearbeiter fertigte einen Aktenvermerk über das Telefongespräch an."

Natural Translation

The caseworker drew up a file note about the telephone conversation.

Literal Translation

The caseworker prepared a file note about the telephone conversation.

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