Anordnungspunkt

Anordnungspunkt is a German term used in legal, administrative, and organizational contexts to denote the point at which an order or directive (Anordnung) takes effect. The word combines Anordnung (order) and Punkt (point), referring to a moment, place, or milestone in a process where a directive becomes binding.

In practice, the Anordnungspunkt can refer to different aspects of its enforceability. In governmental administrative procedures, it marks when a directive from an authority becomes enforceable, such as a regulatory requirement or an emergency instruction. In project management or procurement, it can indicate the moment a formal instruction to proceed, modify, or halt a task becomes effective for the involved units or individuals.

Determination of the Anordnungspunkt is typically defined by statutory provisions, regulatory rules, or internal policy. It may require actions such as signature, publication, or notification to affected parties. Depending on the jurisdiction or sector, it can be time-bound (a specific date or deadline) or event-bound (upon completion of a preceding step).

The term is not universally standardized and appears mainly in German-language texts, manuals, or sector-specific guidance. It is closely related to concepts such as Anordnung, Verwaltungsakt (administrative act), and Rechtswirkung (legal effect).

See also: Anordnung, Verwaltungsakt, Rechtswirkung, Verordnung, Erlass.