Zuständigkeitsbereich
area of responsibility
noun tsoo-SHTEN-dikh-kyts-be-rykh Rare
Also means
scope of jurisdiction
Usage Note
Zuständigkeitsbereich defines which geographic area or subject matter an authority or court has authority over. Conflicts between authorities over Zuständigkeit are resolved by the next higher supervisory body.
Examples
"Das Anliegen fällt nicht in den Zuständigkeitsbereich unserer Behörde."
Natural Translation
The matter does not fall within the area of responsibility of our authority.
Literal Translation
The concern falls not in the responsibility-area of our authority.
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