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einspruchserheben

to lodge an objection; to raise an opposition

verb EYN-shprookhs-er-hey-ben Rare

Usage Note

Einspruch erheben (written as two words in practice) is the formal act of contesting a Strafbefehl (criminal order) or administrative decision within the statutory deadline, triggering a full hearing.

Examples

"Der Beschuldigte erhob fristgerecht Einspruch gegen den Strafbefehl."

Natural Translation

The accused lodged an objection against the criminal order within the deadline.

Literal Translation

The accused raised deadline-correctly objection against the criminal-order.

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