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Befristung

fixed-term limitation

noun be-FRIS-toong Rare
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Also means

time limit on a contract

Usage Note

Befristung refers to the legal time limit placed on an employment contract. The Teilzeit- und Befristungsgesetz (TzBfG) strictly governs when a fixed-term contract is permitted; arbitrary Befristungen are unlawful.

Examples

"Die Befristung des Arbeitsvertrags läuft nach einem Jahr aus."

Natural Translation

The fixed-term limitation on the employment contract expires after one year.

Literal Translation

The fixed-term-limitation of the employment-contract runs after one year out.

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