Landesbehörde
state authority (agency at the federal-state level)
noun LAN-des-be-heur-de Rare
Usage Note
Landesbehörde is a government agency operating at the Bundesland (state) level, distinct from federal (Bundesbehörde) and municipal authorities. Examples include state environmental or education agencies.
Examples
"Die Landesbehörde ist für die Erteilung der Genehmigung zuständig."
Natural Translation
The state authority is responsible for issuing the permit.
Literal Translation
The state-authority is for the issuing of-the permit responsible.
Related Words
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- Abschiebebescheid deportation order
- Abzeichnungspflicht countersignature requirement; obligation to have a draft initialled by a superior
- Aktenvermerk file note; internal memorandum recorded in an administrative case file
- Aktenzeichen file reference number
- Allparteienkoalition all-party coalition; government formed by all parliamentary parties
- Amt office
- Amtliche Beglaubigung official certification; authentication of a document by a public authority
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