Ermessensfehlgebrauch
misuse of discretion; abuse of administrative discretion
noun er-MES-sens-fehl-ge-browkh Rare
Usage Note
Ermessensfehlgebrauch occurs when an authority uses its discretionary power for improper purposes or ignores relevant considerations. It is a reviewable error of law in administrative proceedings.
Examples
"Das Verwaltungsgericht rügte einen Ermessensfehlgebrauch und hob den Bescheid auf."
Natural Translation
The administrative court criticised a misuse of discretion and annulled the decision.
Literal Translation
The administrative-court criticised a misuse-of-discretion and lifted the decision.
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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