decree / waiver
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decree
An official order, decree, or regulation issued by an authority, government, or another authorized body.
Das Ministerium hat einen neuen Erlass zur Regelung der Schulferien veröffentlicht.
The ministry has published a new decree regulating school holidays.
'Der Erlass' (decree/waiver) is the nominalized form of the verb 'erlassen'. The verb also has two main meanings: to officially announce a rule, or to waive someone's debt. These two meanings are directly reflected in the noun.
Die Regierung hat ein neues Gesetz erlassen.
The government has passed a new law.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about laws, rules, or authorities, it means an order or decree. If it is about money, debts, or penalties, it means release from an obligation.
Der Erlass des Ministeriums regelt die neuen Prüfungsordnungen.
The ministry's decree regulates the new examination rules.
The word 'Erlass' belongs to formal language and is mainly used in administrative, legal, or business contexts.
Bitte beachten Sie den neuesten Erlass zur Nutzung der Firmenfahrzeuge.
Please take note of the latest decree on the use of company vehicles.
When 'Erlass' means an order or decree, it is often combined with verbs such as 'herausgeben' (to issue), 'veröffentlichen' (to publish), or 'bekannt geben' (to announce).
Die Schulleitung hat einen Erlass zu den neuen Pausenzeiten herausgegeben.
The school administration issued a decree on the new break times.
availability / order
'die Verfügung' and 'der Erlass' can both mean an official order. So both words fit authorities, courts, or government bodies. 'Verfügung' is often used for a specific written decision in an individual case, for example by an authority or a court. 'Erlass' usually sounds more general and more like a rule or order from above, for example from a government or ministry. Learners may confuse the words because both sound official. As a simple guide: for an individual official notice, 'Verfügung' often fits; for a general official order, 'Erlass' is more likely.
Durch einen neuen Erlass müssen Reisende an der Grenze zusätzliche Unterlagen zeigen.
Because of a new decree, travelers have to show additional documents at the border.
Die Behörde schickt David eine schriftliche Verfügung wegen der gesperrten Straße.
The authority sends David a written order about the closed road.