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Rüge

Rüge is a German noun meaning a reprimand, rebuke, or admonition. It denotes a formal expression of disapproval issued by an authority toward an individual for inappropriate conduct or breach of rules. The term is used across political, legal, and organizational contexts and is typically recorded in minutes, reports, or the person’s official file.

In parliamentary procedure and similar settings, a Rüge is a formal admonition issued by the presiding officer

Etymologically, the noun derives from the German verb rügen, meaning to rebuke or admonish; the Rüge forms

In English, the closest equivalents are reprimand, censure, or rebuke. The concept emphasizes formal, documented disapproval

or
the
chamber
after
a
breach
of
decorum
or
procedural
rules.
It
is
usually
public
and
marks
a
disciplinary
moment,
but
it
is
distinct
from
more
severe
measures
such
as
fines,
suspensions,
or
expulsion.
In
other
organizations,
a
Rüge
may
accompany
notices
of
misconduct
and
serves
as
the
least
severe
form
of
formal
discipline,
potentially
influencing
future
actions
or
penalties.
a
noun
indicating
the
act
or
instance
of
such
rebuke.
The
term
is
rooted
in
the
German
language
and
has
analogues
in
related
Germanic
languages,
reflecting
its
function
as
a
formal
expression
of
disapproval.
rather
than
criminal
liability
or
civil
penalties.