Usage Note
Einigung in legal contexts often means an out-of-court settlement (außergerichtliche Einigung) or a plea deal (Verständigung in criminal law). Zu einer Einigung kommen — to reach an agreement.
Examples
"Die Parteien erzielten eine Einigung, bevor das Urteil gesprochen wurde."
Natural Translation
The parties reached a settlement before the verdict was pronounced.
Literal Translation
The parties achieved an agreement, before the verdict spoken was.
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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