Erteilung

Erteilung is a German noun meaning the act of granting, issuing, or delivering something to another party. It is used primarily in formal, administrative, and legal contexts to describe the official provision of rights, permissions, documents, or authority. The term is formed from the verb erteilen (to grant or issue) with the common noun-forming suffix -ung.

In practice, Erteilung occurs when an authority, such as a government agency, a court, or a company, completes a decision and communicates it to the recipient. Typical collocations include Erteilung einer Genehmigung (grant of a permit), Erteilung einer Vollmacht (issuance of a power of attorney), and Erteilung von Auskünften (providing information). The act may be subject to conditions, expiration dates, or revocation and may require an application or formal procedure.

Etymology and nuance: Erteilung derives from erteilen; the prefix er- conveys completion or fulfillment. The term is closely related to other administrative concepts such as Genehmigung (approval/permit), Erlaubnis (permission), Vollmacht (power of attorney), and Zertifikat (certificate). In legal and bureaucratic language, Erteilung often accompanies references to procedures, deadlines, and administrative rights.