hoheitlich
sovereign; official; governmental; acting under state authority
English translations
- 01
sovereign
- 02
official
Word details
- German meaning
- Sich auf die Hoheit beziehend, also auf die Macht und Würde eines Herrschers oder Staates.
- English meaning
- Sovereign
- Synonym
- majestätisch, erhaben
- German example
- Die hoheitlichen Aufgaben des Staates umfassen die Gesetzgebung.
- English example
- The sovereign duties of the state include legislation.
- Comparative
- hoheitlicherSuperlative: am hoheitlichsten
Related words
- schlicht hoheitlich
"Schlicht hoheitlich" describes a dignified but unobtrusive manner that commands respect without appearing ostentatious.
- schlichthoheitlich
Sovereign, absolute
- schlicht-hoheitlich
Simple and dignified, without pomp or exaggeration, yet commanding respect.
- Verwaltungsakt
An administrative act is a sovereign measure taken by an authority, aimed at regulating an individual case in public law and having direct external legal effects.
- durchlauchtig
Serene Highness
Example sentences with “hoheitlich”
Der Beamte übt hoheitliche Aufgaben aus. (The official performs sovereign tasks.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'hoheitlich' mean in a legal context?
In German law, 'hoheitlich' refers to actions performed by the state or an agency exercising public authority, as opposed to private business transactions.