Verfahrensfehler
procedural error; defect in the official process leading to a decision
noun fer-FAH-rens-fay-ler Rare
Usage Note
Verfahrensfehler in administrative law may or may not invalidate a decision depending on whether the error is curable (heilbar). Courts distinguish wesentliche from unwesentliche Verfahrensfehler. Plural: Verfahrensfehler (unchanged).
Examples
"Der Bescheid wurde wegen eines Verfahrensfehlers aufgehoben."
Natural Translation
The decision was annulled because of a procedural error.
Literal Translation
The decision was set aside because of a procedural error.
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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