amtswegig

ex officio; by virtue of office

English translations

  1. 01

    official

  2. 02

    by official channels

Word details

German meaning
Auf dem offiziellen Dienstweg; durch die zuständigen Behörden.
English meaning
Officially
German example
Der Antrag wurde amtswegig bearbeitet.
English example
The application was processed officially.

Example sentences with “amtswegig”

  1. Die Behörde handelte amtswegig. (The authority acted ex officio.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'amtswegig' mean in law?

It means that an authority takes action on its own initiative without needing a formal request from a private party.