Unterschriftsberechtigung
signatory authority; authorisation to sign documents on behalf of an organisation
noun oon-ter-SHRIFTS-be-rekh-ti-goong Rare
Usage Note
Unterschriftsberechtigung defines who may legally sign contracts, official letters, or bank mandates for a body. In public administration it is governed by internal Geschäftsordnungen and delegation provisions. Plural: Unterschriftsberechtigungen.
Examples
"Die Unterschriftsberechtigung für Beträge über 10.000 Euro liegt beim Abteilungsleiter."
Natural Translation
Signatory authority for amounts over 10,000 euros lies with the department head.
Literal Translation
The signatory authorisation for amounts over 10,000 euros lies with the department head.
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