Gewährung

Gewährung is a German noun that denotes the act or process of granting, providing, or permitting something. It derives from the verb gewähren, meaning to grant, bestow, or issue. In formal and administrative language, Gewährung refers to a decision or the formal act by which a right, permission, benefit, or resource is conferred.

Common contexts include the Gewähr of social benefits and services, such as the Gewährung von Leistungen (pensions, unemployment benefits, health care reimbursements), or the Gewährung einer Aufenthaltserlaubnis (granting of a residence permit). It is also used for funding decisions, for example Gewährung von Fördermitteln (grants or subsidies) or Krediten. In these contexts the term highlights the transition from a request or entitlement to a realized benefit.

It is important to distinguish Gewährung from similar-sounding terms. Gewährleistung refers to a warranty or guarantee in the sense of a defect liability, and Gewähr can mean a guarantee or assurance. While Gewährung concerns the act of granting rights or benefits, Gewährleistung concerns the obligation to guarantee quality or functionality.

Procedurally, Gewährung in administrative and legal contexts typically follows a formal decision based on statutory criteria. Applicants may need to submit documentation, meet eligibility requirements, and follow an appeal process if a request is denied or restricted. The term thus encapsulates both the entitlement basis and the official act of conferral.