der Verwaltungsakt
Translation
administrative act, administrative order
Examples
Der Steuerbescheid ist ein Verwaltungsakt.
The tax assessment notice is an administrative act.
Gegen den Verwaltungsakt kann man Widerspruch einlegen.
An objection can be filed against the administrative act.
Grammar Patterns
to issue an administrative act The authority issues an administrative act.
to file an objection against an administrative act You can file an objection against the administrative act.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bescheid (notice), Verfügung (decree), Anordnung (order)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Verwaltung' (administration) and 'Akt' (act). It literally means 'administration act'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Verwaltung' (administration) + 'Akt' (act). It's an official 'act' by the 'administration'. A key term in German administrative law.