Befugnis

dieNoun

authority; authorization; power

English translations

  1. 01

    authority

  2. 02

    power

  3. 03

    jurisdiction

  4. 04

    competence

Word details

German meaning
Das Recht oder die Erlaubnis, etwas zu tun oder zu entscheiden.
English meaning
Authority, authorization
Synonym
Autorität, Vollmacht
German example
Er hat die Befugnis, Entscheidungen zu treffen.
English example
He has the authority to make decisions.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Befugnis
Plural Form
die Befugnisse

Example sentences with “Befugnis”

  1. Er hat die Befugnis, diese Entscheidung zu treffen. (He has the authority to make this decision.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Befugnis?

The plural is 'Befugnisse'. It is a feminine noun (die Befugnis).