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.
waiver / remission
The official cancellation of an obligation, especially release from a debt, penalty, or payment.
Nach langen Verhandlungen gewährte die Bank dem Unternehmen einen teilweisen Erlass der Schulden.
After lengthy negotiations, the bank granted the company a partial waiver of its debts.
'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
Verfügung and Erlass are official orders issued by authorized bodies. A Verfügung typically concerns a specific matter or a particular addressee. An Erlass usually refers to a higher-level or more general administrative regulation issued by an authority or government.
Mit einem Erlass regelt das Ministerium die Nutzung staatlicher Gebäude durch seine Behörden.
By means of a decree, the ministry regulates how its agencies use government buildings.
Mit einer Verfügung untersagt die Behörde einem bestimmten Betrieb die weitere Nutzung des Gebäudes.
By means of an order, the authority prohibits a specific business from continuing to use the building.
