Verwaltungsbehörde
administrative authority; government agency
noun fer-VAHL-tungs-be-huer-de Rare
Usage Note
Verwaltungsbehörde is any public body exercising administrative functions; it includes municipal offices (Einwohnermeldeamt), federal agencies (Zollamt), and state authorities — a broad category in German public law.
Examples
"Die Verwaltungsbehörde lehnte den Bauantrag aus formalen Gründen ab."
Natural Translation
The administrative authority rejected the building application on formal grounds.
Literal Translation
The administrative authority rejected the building application for formal reasons.
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