die Mittelbehörde
Translation
intermediate authorities, mid-level authorities
Examples
Die Mittelbehörden sind zwischen Ministerien und Kommunen angesiedelt.
The intermediate authorities are positioned between ministries and municipalities.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) (as subject or object) Die Mittelbehörden prüfen den Fall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mittlere Verwaltungsinstanz (mid-level administrative body)
Etymology
From 'Mittel' (middle) + 'Behörde' (authority, agency). Literally a 'middle authority'.
Memory Tips
Think of a government hierarchy. You have 'Ober-' (upper) and 'Unter-' (lower) authorities. The 'Mittelbehörde' is the one in the middle.