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A formal, binding instruction or order, usually from a superior person or institution to a subordinate one.
Die Mitarbeiter handelten auf Weisung der Geschäftsführung.
The employees acted on the instructions of management.
'Die Weisung' (instruction) is derived from the verb 'weisen' (to show or direct), which means 'zeigen' (to show) or 'anleiten' (to guide). A Weisung is therefore something that shows someone the right way or the correct procedure.
Der Polizist gab uns die Weisung, das Gebiet sofort zu verlassen.
The police officer gave us the instruction to leave the area immediately.
The word 'Weisung' (instruction) is mainly used in formal, official contexts. It is typical of administrative, legal, and business language and expresses a binding order.
Laut Weisung des Ministeriums müssen alle Dokumente bis Freitag eingereicht werden.
According to the instruction from the ministry, all documents must be submitted by Friday.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Weisung' (instruction) are 'eine Weisung erteilen' (to issue an instruction), 'eine Weisung erhalten' (to receive an instruction), and 'einer Weisung folgen' (to follow an instruction).
Alle Abteilungen müssen der neuen Weisung der Zentrale folgen.
All departments must follow the new instruction from headquarters.
A very typical construction is 'auf Weisung von jemandem handeln' (to act on someone's instructions). The preposition 'auf' here introduces the reason or authority for an action.
Die Evakuierung erfolgte auf Weisung der örtlichen Behörden.
The evacuation took place on the instructions of the local authorities.
edition / condition
Auflage and Weisung can both be binding requirements imposed by an institution. Weisung usually directly controls future behavior, whereas Auflage sets a condition that must be fulfilled and may also require compensation. Weisung is more appropriate for a specific order, while Auflage is used for a condition.
Die Behörde gab dem Mitarbeiter die Weisung, den Bericht heute zu prüfen.
The authority instructed the employee to review the report today.
Das Gericht machte ihm die Auflage, den Schaden zu ersetzen.
The court required him to compensate for the damage.
