Legal Procedures Basics

Grundlagen der Rechtsverfahren

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Gericht

dish, meal, court
Examples
Das Gericht heute war sehr lecker.
The dish today was very delicious.
Das Gericht hat den Fall verhandelt.
The court heard the case.
A1 Nouns Beginner
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Anwalt

lawyer, attorney
Examples
Der Anwalt vertritt seinen Klienten vor Gericht.
The lawyer represents his client in court.
Ich brauche einen guten Anwalt für meinen Fall.
I need a good lawyer for my case.
A1 Nouns Beginner
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Klage

complaint, lawsuit, lament
Examples
Die Klage wurde vor Gericht eingereicht.
The lawsuit was filed in court.
Er führte Klage über seine Arbeitsbedingungen.
He complained about his working conditions.
B1 Nouns Intermediate
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verfahren

to proceed, to handle, to process; to get lost; procedure
Examples
Wir müssen dieses Problem anders verfahren.
We need to handle this problem differently.
Ich habe mich gestern im Wald verfahren.
I got lost in the forest yesterday.
B1 Verbs and Nouns Intermediate
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Rechtsmittel

legal remedy
Examples
Gegen das Urteil kann innerhalb von vier Wochen Rechtsmittel eingelegt werden.
An appeal can be filed against the judgment within four weeks.
Der Anwalt riet seinem Mandanten, von einem Rechtsmittel abzusehen.
The lawyer advised his client to refrain from filing an appeal.
B2 Nouns Intermediate
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Beweis

proof, evidence
Examples
Der Beweis für seine Unschuld war überzeugend.
The proof of his innocence was convincing.
Sie hat einen Beweis für die Theorie gefunden.
She found evidence for the theory.
B1 Nouns Intermediate
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Zeuge

witness
Examples
Der Zeuge hat den Unfall genau gesehen.
The witness saw the accident exactly.
Es gab mehrere Zeugen des Verbrechens.
There were several witnesses to the crime.
B1 Nouns Intermediate
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Verhandlung

negotiation, talks, discussion
Examples
Die Verhandlung zwischen den beiden Unternehmen dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The negotiation between the two companies lasted several hours.
Die Verhandlung endete ohne Einigung.
The negotiation ended without agreement.
B2 Nouns Intermediate
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Beschluss

decision, resolution, decree
Examples
Der Vorstand hat einen wichtigen Beschluss gefasst.
The board made an important decision.
Der Beschluss des Gerichts ist bindend.
The court's decision is binding.
B1 Nouns Intermediate
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Einspruch

objection, protest, appeal
Examples
Der Anwalt legte Einspruch gegen das Urteil ein.
The lawyer lodged an objection against the verdict.
Gegen diese Entscheidung kann man Einspruch erheben.
One can raise an objection against this decision.
B2 Nouns Intermediate
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Vollstreckung

enforcement, execution
Examples
Die Vollstreckung des Urteils erfolgte durch den Gerichtsvollzieher.
The enforcement of the judgment was carried out by the bailiff.
Bei Nichtzahlung droht die Vollstreckung der Forderung.
In case of non-payment, enforcement of the claim is threatened.
C1 Nouns Advanced
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Schlichtung

mediation, conciliation, arbitration
Examples
Die Schlichtung des Arbeitskonflikts dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The mediation of the labor conflict took several weeks.
Vor Gericht wurde eine außergerichtliche Schlichtung empfohlen.
The court recommended an out-of-court settlement.
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Rechtsweg

legal recourse, legal remedy, judicial process
Examples
Der Kläger hat den Rechtsweg beschritten.
The plaintiff has taken legal action.
Vor der Klage muss der Rechtsweg ausgeschöpft werden.
Before filing a lawsuit, all legal remedies must be exhausted.
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Klageerhebung

filing of a lawsuit
Examples
Die Klageerhebung erfolgte gestern beim Amtsgericht.
The lawsuit was filed yesterday at the district court.
Vor der Klageerhebung sollten Sie einen Anwalt konsultieren.
Before filing a lawsuit, you should consult a lawyer.
C1 Nouns Advanced
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