The official order that a foreign national must leave the country. This often happens because of criminal offenses or illegal residence.
example
Dem Straftäter droht nach seiner Haftstrafe die Ausweisung.
After his prison sentence, the offender faces expulsion.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'die Ausweisung' is derived directly from the verb 'ausweisen' (to expel / to designate). It describes the action or result of 'ausweisen' (expelling or designating).
EXAMPLE
Die Gemeinde plant, das Gebiet als Bauland auszuweisen.
The municipality plans to designate the area as building land.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about a person who has to leave a country, it refers to the official order. If it is about information (prices, taxes) or areas (nature conservation), it refers to the official designation or marking.
EXAMPLE
Wegen seiner Verbrechen wurde die Ausweisung des Mannes beantragt.
Because of his crimes, the man's expulsion was requested.
Typical collocations
In a legal context, 'Ausweisung' is often used with verbs such as 'drohen' (to threaten / to face), 'anordnen' (to order), 'beantragen' (to request), or 'vollstrecken' (to enforce).
EXAMPLE
Dem Angeklagten droht die sofortige Ausweisung.
The defendant faces immediate expulsion.
Typical collocations
In an administrative or business context, people often speak of 'Ausweisung von Preisen' (displaying prices), 'Ausweisung der Mehrwertsteuer' (stating VAT), or 'Ausweisung eines Naturschutzgebietes' (designating a nature reserve).
EXAMPLE
Die Ausweisung des Areals als Parkplatz ist umstritten.
The designation of the site as a parking lot is controversial.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Ausweisung vs Angabe
information / boasting
'Angabe' and 'Ausweisung' can both have to do with information that is shown visibly or stated officially. An 'Angabe' is a specific piece of information, for example a price, a date, or a number. 'Ausweisung' here means that something is officially marked or declared, for example a price or an area. The words can be confused in connection with signs, invoices, or official texts. 'Angabe' emphasizes the information itself; 'Ausweisung' emphasizes the official act or the official designation. The meaning of 'Ausweisung' as an official order to leave a country is not part of this similarity here.
Ausweisung
Die Ausweisung des Gebiets als Naturschutzgebiet beginnt im Frühjahr.
The designation of the area as a nature reserve begins in the spring.
Angabe
Im Büro hat die Fahrerin eine falsche Angabe zum Kilometerstand bemerkt.
At the office, the driver noticed an incorrect entry for the mileage.