Anhörung
hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
noun AN-hoer-ung Rare
Usage Note
Anhörung is the procedural step in which a person is given the opportunity to comment before an administrative or court decision affecting them is taken. German administrative procedure law (VwVfG §28) makes prior Anhörung mandatory. Failing to conduct one can render a decision unlawful.
Examples
"Vor der Kündigung erhielt der Mitarbeiter eine schriftliche Anhörung."
Natural Translation
Before the dismissal the employee received a written hearing.
Literal Translation
Before the termination the employee received a written hearing.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- 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
- Anhörungspflicht obligation to hear a party before deciding
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