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Niederschrift

written record, minutes

noun NEE-der-shrift Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

transcript, write-up

Usage Note

Niederschrift is a formal term for the written record of spoken proceedings, such as meeting minutes or a dictated document. In administrative and legal contexts Niederschrift has official weight. Differs from Protokoll mainly in that Niederschrift can also refer to a first written draft.

Examples

"Die Niederschrift der Verhandlung wurde von allen Beteiligten unterzeichnet."

Natural Translation

The written record of the hearing was signed by all parties involved.

Literal Translation

The written record of the hearing was by all involved parties signed.

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