der Abmahner
Translation
person/entity issuing a cease and desist letter, warner (legal context)
Examples
Der Abmahner schickte einen Brief.
The person issuing the warning sent a letter.
Viele Firmen fürchten die Abmahner.
Many companies fear the people who issue cease and desist letters.
Grammar Patterns
Noun functioning as the subject or object. The Abmahner sent a letter.
Similar Words
Warner (warner, more general)
Etymology
From the verb `abmahnen` (to issue a formal warning) and the agent suffix `-er`, indicating a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the person (`-er`) who gives an `Abmahnung` (a formal warning). This term is very specific to German law.