Amtspflicht
official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
noun AMTS-pflicht Rare
Usage Note
Amtspflicht is the legal obligation binding civil servants to act lawfully and in citizens' interests. A breach (Amtspflichtverletzung) can give rise to state liability under § 839 BGB. The concept underpins German administrative law.
Examples
"Der Beamte hatte seine Amtspflicht verletzt, indem er die Akte nicht rechtzeitig bearbeitete."
Natural Translation
The civil servant had breached his official duty by not processing the file in time.
Literal Translation
The official had violated his official-duty by not processing the file on time.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- 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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