die Instanz
Translation
instance (legal), authority, level (of court), instance (computing)
Examples
Der Fall geht in die nächste Instanz.
The case is going to the next instance.
Eine neue Instanz des Programms wurde gestartet.
A new instance of the program has been started.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the next instance to go to the next level (of court) The case is going to the next instance.
an instance ((of sth.)) an instance of sth. A new instance of the program was started.
Similar Words
Behörde (authority), Gerichtsebene (court level); Exemplar (copy, specimen)
Etymology
From Latin 'instantia' meaning 'presence, persistence'. Cognate with the English word 'instance'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to the English word 'instance', which has a similar dual meaning in legal/formal contexts and in computing.