Beurkundung
notarisation; official certification of a deed
noun be-ur-KUN-dung Rare
Usage Note
Beurkundung is the formal notarial act that gives a document legally binding status. Property transfers (Grundstückskauf) and GmbH incorporations are legally void without Beurkundung in Germany.
Examples
"Ohne Beurkundung durch einen Notar ist der Kaufvertrag für das Grundstück nichtig."
Natural Translation
Without notarisation by a notary the purchase contract for the land is void.
Literal Translation
Without notarisation by a notary is the purchase-contract for the land void.
Related Words
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- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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