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Einspruch
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German
de:
Etymology
15th century, verbal noun of archaic de einsprechen to object. Equivalent to de ein- in Spruch dictum, statement.
Pronunciation
de /ˈaɪ̯nʃpʁʊx/
de De-Einspruch.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,s:es,^e
de chiefly law objection, protest, appeal
de Beeinspruchung Widerspruch Protest Einwand Beschwerde
de Gegen diesen Bußgeldbescheid können Sie binnen vier Wochen schriftlich Einspruch erheben. You can submit a written objection against this penalty notice within four weeks.
Declension
m,s:es,^e
Interjection
de interjection Einspruch!
objection! kind of protest in the court procedures of some countries
de Einspruch, Euer Ehren! – Stattgegeben! / Abgelehnt! Objection, Your Honor! – Sustained! / Overruled!
Usage notes
The practice does not exist in the German-speaking countries, but is known through film and media, especially from the United States. The above phrases are standardised translations habitually used in dubbing etc.
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