Usage Note
Pflichtverletzung denotes the violation of a legally or contractually imposed duty. In civil service law it can trigger disciplinary proceedings; in civil law it is the basis for contractual liability under §280 BGB.
Examples
"Der Beamte wurde wegen schwerwiegender Pflichtverletzung aus dem Dienst entlassen."
Natural Translation
The official was dismissed from service for a serious breach of duty.
Literal Translation
The official was because-of serious breach-of-duty from the service dismissed.
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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