Also means
paragraph
Usage Note
Paragraph denotes a numbered section of a statute, written with the sign Paragraf 1. The modern spelling Paragraf is also valid. Lawyers cite e.g. Paragraph 242 StGB for theft. Note the genitive des Paragraphen takes the weak -en ending.
Examples
"Der Anwalt berief sich auf einen bestimmten Paragraphen."
Natural Translation
The lawyer invoked a particular section.
Literal Translation
The lawyer called himself on a certain section.
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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