Einspruch
objection; formal protest against a legal order
noun YN-shprookh Rare
Also means
opposition; veto
Usage Note
Einspruch in criminal procedure is the formal objection lodged against a Strafbefehl, triggering a full hearing. In general usage and in other legal contexts it means any formal written objection within a set deadline.
Examples
"Sie legte Einspruch gegen den Strafbefehl ein und forderte eine Hauptverhandlung."
Natural Translation
She filed an objection against the penal order and demanded a full hearing.
Literal Translation
She laid objection against the penalty-order in and demanded a main-hearing.
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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