die Amtshaftung
Translation
official liability, state liability
Examples
Der Staat unterliegt der Amtshaftung.
The state is subject to official liability.
Ein Bürger klagte wegen Amtshaftung.
A citizen sued for official liability.
Grammar Patterns
official liability The state is subject to official liability.
Similar Words
Staatshaftung (state liability)
Etymology
Composed of 'Amt' (office, official duty) and 'Haftung' (liability).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'official' (Amt) being held 'liable' (Haftung) for their actions.