die Amtshandlung
Translation
official act, administrative act
Examples
Die Ausstellung eines Passes ist eine Amtshandlung.
Issuing a passport is an official act.
Jede Amtshandlung muss gesetzlich begründet sein.
Every official act must be legally justified.
Grammar Patterns
an official act Issuing a passport is an official act.
Similar Words
Verwaltungsakt (administrative act)
Etymology
Composed of 'Amt' (office, official duty) and 'Handlung' (action, act).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'action' (Handlung) performed as part of one's 'office' (Amt).