der Vorbescheid
Translation
preliminary decision, advance ruling, provisional notice
Examples
Wir haben einen positiven Vorbescheid für unser Bauvorhaben erhalten.
We received a positive preliminary decision for our building project.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for/receive a preliminary decision ((for sth.)) Wir beantragen einen Vorbescheid für das Bauprojekt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorläufige Genehmigung (preliminary permit), provisorische Zusage (provisional approval)
Etymology
From 'Vor-' (before, pre-) + 'Bescheid' (notice, decision). Literally a 'before-decision'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'preview' ('Vor-') of the final 'decision' ('Bescheid').