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Verwaltungsbehörde

administrative authority; government agency

noun fer-VAHL-tungs-be-huer-de Rare

Usage Note

Verwaltungsbehörde is any public body exercising administrative functions; it includes municipal offices (Einwohnermeldeamt), federal agencies (Zollamt), and state authorities — a broad category in German public law.

Examples

"Die Verwaltungsbehörde lehnte den Bauantrag aus formalen Gründen ab."

Natural Translation

The administrative authority rejected the building application on formal grounds.

Literal Translation

The administrative authority rejected the building application for formal reasons.

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