Federal Administrative Court
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Federal Administrative Court
One of the five supreme federal courts of the Federal Republic of Germany and the highest authority in administrative jurisdiction. It makes final decisions on public-law disputes that are not constitutional in nature.
Das Bundesverwaltungsgericht in Leipzig hat das Urteil der Vorinstanz aufgehoben.
The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig overturned the ruling of the lower court.
This word is a long compound noun. It consists of 'Bundes-' (federal), 'Verwaltungs-' (administrative, from Verwaltung), and 'Gericht' (court). The article 'das' comes from the last word in the chain, 'das Gericht' (the court).
Das letzte Wort eines zusammengesetzten Nomens bestimmt immer den Artikel.
The last word of a compound noun always determines the article.
In a legal context, there are fixed expressions. You can 'vor das Bundesverwaltungsgericht ziehen' (take a case to the Federal Administrative Court / sue) or 'eine Beschwerde beim Bundesverwaltungsgericht einlegen' (file an appeal or complaint with the Federal Administrative Court).
Die Umweltschutzorganisation will nun vor das Bundesverwaltungsgericht ziehen.
The environmental protection organization now wants to take the case to the Federal Administrative Court.
The Federal Administrative Court is the highest legal authority for most disputes between citizens and the state in Germany. It is located in Leipzig.
Das Bundesverwaltungsgericht hat seinen Sitz im ehemaligen Reichsgerichtsgebäude in Leipzig.
The Federal Administrative Court is based in the former Imperial Court building in Leipzig.
higher administrative court
In Germany, the Bundesverwaltungsgericht is the highest court for certain public-law disputes at the federal level. A Verwaltungsgerichtshof reviews decisions made by public administration; its level may vary depending on the country or jurisdiction. When the German federal level is explicitly meant, Bundesverwaltungsgericht is more precise.
Das Bundesverwaltungsgericht entschied endgültig über den Streit mit der deutschen Bundesbehörde.
The Federal Administrative Court made the final decision in the dispute with the German federal agency.
Der Verwaltungsgerichtshof überprüfte die Entscheidung der zuständigen Verwaltungsbehörde.
The higher administrative court reviewed the decision of the responsible administrative authority.
