Usage Note
Enteignung is the state's compulsory taking of private property for a public purpose, permitted under Article 14 GG only by or pursuant to a law and against fair compensation (Entschädigung).
Examples
"Die Enteignung des Grundstücks für die Autobahntrasse wurde gerichtlich angefochten."
Natural Translation
The expropriation of the land for the motorway route was challenged in court.
Literal Translation
The expropriation of-the land for the motorway-route was judicially contested.
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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