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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