Legal Lexicon

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Preliminary Decision

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

Administrative Procedure

Administrative procedures regulate the processes between citizens and the administration. Learn how decisions are made legally! More in the lexicon.

Administrative Criminal Law

Administrative criminal law governs penalties for violations of administrative regulations. Learn more about rules and sanctions in the detailed article!

Preliminary

“Preliminary” refers to preparatory steps or investigations conducted before main activities. Discover how these initial phases can have a decisive impact!

Cross Appeal

The cross appeal clarifies who is entitled to file an appeal again after a court judgment. Learn more in the lexicon – discover now!

Official Initiative

Official initiative describes the obligation of authorities to take action on their own accord. Learn how it protects both administration and citizens – discover more in our legal dictionary!

Public Service of Documents

Public Service of Documents: Delivery of documents to unknown recipients by public notice. Curious? Learn more in the comprehensive glossary article!