Also means
decision letter
Usage Note
Bescheid is the written decision an authority sends a citizen, such as a Steuerbescheid (tax assessment). Note the dual life of the word: in everyday German Bescheid wissen means to be in the know and Bescheid sagen to let someone know. The plural is Bescheide.
Examples
"Der Bescheid des Finanzamts kam erst nach Wochen."
Natural Translation
The tax office's official notice only arrived after weeks.
Literal Translation
The notice of-the tax-office came only after weeks.
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