Also means
contradiction
Usage Note
Widerspruch in administrative contexts is the formal challenge a citizen files against an official decision before going to court. The phrase Widerspruch einlegen means to lodge an objection. In everyday speech it also simply means a contradiction; the plural is Widersprüche.
Examples
"Gegen den Bescheid können Sie innerhalb eines Monats Widerspruch einlegen."
Natural Translation
You can lodge a formal objection against the decision within one month.
Literal Translation
Against the notice can you within one month objection lodge.
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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