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Sachverständigengutachten

expert opinion; report commissioned from a qualified expert by a court or authority

noun ZAKH-fer-shten-di-gen-goo-takh-ten Rare

Usage Note

Sachverständigengutachten is central in German civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings when the court lacks specialist knowledge — e.g. medical, engineering, or property valuation questions. The Sachverständige is appointed by the court and must be impartial. Plural: Sachverständigengutachten (unchanged).

Examples

"Das Gericht beauftragte einen Gutachter mit der Erstellung eines Sachverständigengutachtens."

Natural Translation

The court commissioned an expert to produce an expert opinion.

Literal Translation

The court commissioned an expert with the preparation of an expert opinion.

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