Legal Lexicon

Behördenentscheidung

Preliminary Decision

A preliminary decision clarifies legal questions in advance, e.g., for construction projects. Curious? Discover how it creates planning certainty!

Discretionary Power of Selection

Discretionary power of selection refers to the administrative authority’s freedom to choose between several legally permissible options. Curious? Learn more in the article!

Official Approval

An official approval confirms authorizations or rights in a legally binding manner. Learn how it secures your application—read the article now!

Action for Annulment (Widerspruchsklage)

The action for annulment (Widerspruchsklage) reviews the legality of an objection decision. Learn more about the procedure and prospects of success in the comprehensive article!

Administrative Appeal

The administrative appeal allows you to challenge decisions made by authorities. Learn more about how you can effectively exercise your rights!

Issuing of Notices

Issuing of notices refers to the legally binding determination of decisions. Learn more about procedures and significance – discover now in the lexicon!

Nullity of Administrative Acts

The nullity of administrative acts means their legal invalidity. Learn more about the reasons and consequences – discover more now in the lexicon!