Führungszeugnis
certificate of good conduct, criminal background check
noun FUE-rungs-tsoyg-nis Rare
Usage Note
Führungszeugnis is an official document from the Bundeszentralregister showing an individual's criminal record; employers often require it for sensitive jobs, and a polizeiliches Führungszeugnis is requested for police-clearance purposes.
Examples
"Für die Stelle als Erzieher muss er ein erweitertes Führungszeugnis vorlegen."
Natural Translation
For the position as childcare worker he must present an enhanced criminal record certificate.
Literal Translation
For the position as childcare-worker must he an extended conduct-certificate present.
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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