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Behördenbescheid

official administrative notice

noun be-HOER-den-be-shyd Rare

Also means

authority decision letter

Usage Note

Behördenbescheid is the written administrative act through which an authority communicates a binding decision to an individual. It must include grounds (Begründung) and a Rechtsbehelfsbelehrung (notice of right of appeal) to be legally valid.

Examples

"Gegen den Behördenbescheid kann innerhalb eines Monats Widerspruch eingelegt werden."

Natural Translation

An objection may be lodged against the official notice within one month.

Literal Translation

Against the authority-notice can within one month objection lodged be.

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