Usage Note
Rechtsweg denotes the avenue of legal remedy available to a person. The phrase den Rechtsweg beschreiten means to take legal action. Notices on official decisions often state Rechtsbehelfsbelehrung to inform the recipient which legal steps are available.
Examples
"Wer mit dem Bescheid nicht einverstanden ist, kann den Rechtsweg beschreiten."
Natural Translation
Anyone who disagrees with the notice can take legal recourse.
Literal Translation
Who is not in agreement with the notice can take the legal-path.
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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