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Verwaltungsrecht

administrative law

noun fer-VAHL-tungs-rekht Rare

Usage Note

Verwaltungsrecht is the body of law governing the relationship between citizens and public authorities; it includes rules on Verwaltungsakte (administrative acts), appeals procedures, and state liability.

Examples

"Der Bürger klagte mithilfe des Verwaltungsrechts gegen den Ablehnungsbescheid."

Natural Translation

The citizen challenged the rejection notice using administrative law.

Literal Translation

The citizen sued with the help of the administrative law against the rejection notice.

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