out-of-court
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out-of-court
Outside court proceedings and without a court decision. The word usually refers to an agreement, arrangement, or measure between the parties involved.
Die Parteien einigten sich außergerichtlich auf eine Entschädigung.
The parties reached an out-of-court agreement on compensation.
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'Außergerichtlich' (out-of-court) is made up of 'außer' (outside) and 'gerichtlich' (relating to court). The compound indicates that something takes place outside court proceedings.
Die Anwälte prüften eine außergerichtliche Lösung des Konflikts.
The lawyers examined an out-of-court solution to the conflict.
'Außergerichtlich' (out-of-court) is especially common with 'Einigung' (agreement), 'Vergleich' (settlement), 'Streitbeilegung' (dispute resolution), and 'Regelung' (arrangement). These collocations refer to concrete solutions between the parties involved.
Nach mehreren Gesprächen kam es zu einer außergerichtlichen Einigung.
After several discussions, the parties reached an out-of-court agreement.
The word belongs mainly to legal and administrative language and frequently appears in contracts, letters from lawyers, and information about conflict resolution.
Das Schreiben enthält einen Vorschlag für eine außergerichtliche Vereinbarung.
The letter contains a proposal for an out-of-court agreement.
