Auflassung
conveyance (formal agreement to transfer land ownership)
noun OWF-las-sung Rare
Usage Note
Auflassung is the notarially certified declaration of both parties agreeing to transfer ownership of real property, required before registration in the Grundbuch. It is a uniquely German legal concept.
Examples
"Der Notar protokollierte die Auflassung und beantragte die Eintragung im Grundbuch."
Natural Translation
The notary recorded the conveyance and applied for registration in the land register.
Literal Translation
The notary recorded the conveyance and applied-for the registration in-the land-register.
Related Words
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- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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