die Unterlassungserklärung
Translation
cease and desist letter, undertaking, injunction
Examples
Er musste eine Unterlassungserklärung unterschreiben.
He had to sign a cease and desist letter.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Unterlassungserklärung)) ((unterschreiben/abgeben)) to sign/issue a cease and desist letter. He signed the cease and desist letter.
Similar Words
Verpflichtungserklärung (declaration of commitment), Abmahnung (written warning)
Etymology
Composed of 'Unterlassen' (to cease/refrain) and 'Erklärung' (declaration). It's a formal declaration to cease an action.
Memory Tips
A legal term. Imagine declaring ('Erklärung') that you will 'leave' ('lassen') an activity 'under' ('unter') the table, meaning you'll stop.