Legal Lexicon

Grundsatz der Verhältnismäßigkeit

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!

Compensation Payments (Public Law)

Compensation payments in public law regulate financial adjustments between territorial authorities. Curious? Find out more in the encyclopedia article!

Protective Principle in Criminal Law

The protective principle in criminal law penalizes actions that safeguard the legal interests of others. Learn more about its application and significance in our legal glossary!

Due Discretion

Due discretion means that authorities are legally bound in their decisions, but at the same time have some leeway. Learn more in the lexicon!

Resolution Replacement Action

The resolution replacement action enables the judicial substitution of a missed owners’ meeting. Discover more in the lexicon!