Vollmachtserteilung
grant of power of attorney; act of authorising a representative
noun fol-MAKHTS-er-ty-loong Rare
Usage Note
Vollmachtserteilung is a legal act by which a principal grants an agent authority to act on their behalf. In administrative proceedings a written Vollmacht is usually required before a representative may receive documents. Plural rare.
Examples
"Die Vollmachtserteilung muss schriftlich erfolgen."
Natural Translation
The grant of power of attorney must be made in writing.
Literal Translation
The power-of-attorney granting must take place in writing.
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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