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
A compound of 'Mittel' (middle) and 'Behörde' (authority). It refers to an administrative body at the intermediate level of government.
Memory Tips
Visualize a ladder of bureaucracy. The 'Mittelbehörde' is the middle rung, between the top (Ober-) and bottom (Unter-) levels.