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Einrede

objection (legal), interjection, protestation

noun AYN-ray-de Rare

Usage Note

Einrede (f) is slightly more formal than Einwand and is especially used in legal contexts. In everyday speech it means an objection or protest. 'Er ließ keine Einrede zu' (He allowed no objection). The legal phrase Einrede der Verjährung (defence of limitation) is common in German law.

Examples

"Der Richter ließ keine weiteren Einreden zu und schloss die Verhandlung."

Natural Translation

The judge allowed no further objections and closed the proceedings.

Literal Translation

The judge allowed no further objections and closed the proceedings.

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