Rechtsnachfolge
legal succession; transfer of rights and obligations from one entity to another
noun REKHTS-nakh-fol-ge Rare
Usage Note
Rechtsnachfolge occurs e.g. when companies merge (Gesamtrechtsnachfolge) or heirs inherit (Erbfolge). In administrative law, ongoing proceedings continue with the legal successor. Plural: Rechtsnachfolgen.
Examples
"Durch die Fusion trat die neue GmbH in die Rechtsnachfolge der alten AG ein."
Natural Translation
Through the merger the new GmbH entered the legal succession of the old AG.
Literal Translation
Through the merger entered the new GmbH into the legal succession of the old AG.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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