Also means
initial legislative draft prepared by civil servants
Usage Note
Referentenentwurf is the first internal draft of a proposed law, prepared by ministerial officials (Referenten) before it reaches cabinet (Kabinett) or parliament. It is often leaked to the press and triggers early public debate before formal consultation.
Examples
"Der Referentenentwurf zum neuen Klimaschutzgesetz wurde vorab an die Presse weitergegeben."
Natural Translation
The ministry draft for the new climate protection act was leaked to the press in advance.
Literal Translation
The official-draft on the new climate-protection-law was in-advance to the press passed-on.
Related Words
- Abgeordnetenhaus house of deputies
- 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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