Disziplinarverfahren
disciplinary proceedings
noun dis-tsi-pli-NAR-fer-fa-ren Rare
Origin: from Latin disciplina
Usage Note
Disziplinarverfahren is the formal process for investigating and sanctioning civil servants (Beamte) for misconduct. Sanctions range from a warning (Verweis) to dismissal from service (Entfernung aus dem Beamtenverhältnis).
Examples
"Wegen der Unregelmäßigkeiten wurde ein Disziplinarverfahren eingeleitet."
Natural Translation
Disciplinary proceedings were initiated because of the irregularities.
Literal Translation
Because-of the irregularities was a disciplinary-proceeding initiated.
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
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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