Die Genehmigung
Example: Die Genehmigung für den Bau wurde gestern erteilt.
Definition
"Die Genehmigung" refers to the official permission or authorization granted by an authority to carry out a specific action or project, such as construction or legal activities. It signifies formal approval required to proceed legally and properly.
Etymology
The word "die Genehmigung" comes from the German verb 'genehmigen,' which means to approve or authorize. Its roots trace back to Middle High German and Old High German, combining 'ge-' as a prefix with 'nehm,' meaning to take. Did you know that "Genehmigung" literally conveys the idea of 'taking something favorably' or 'consenting'?
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"Die Genehmigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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