abgelehnte

Abgelehnte is a German noun formed from the past participle abgelehnt of the verb ablehnen, meaning to reject. It is used to refer to people who have had a request, application, or petition denied. The term is commonly employed in discussions about migration, asylum, and administrative decisions, but can also describe rejected applications in areas such as employment, benefits, or housing. Grammatically, abgelehnt is a participle that, when used as a noun, yields forms such as der Abgelehnte (singular, masculine), die Abgelehnte (singular, feminine), and die Abgelehnten (plural).

In migration and asylum discourse, Abgelehnte are those whose asylum applications or refugee status requests have been denied. Procedures to challenge such decisions vary by jurisdiction and may include appeals, reviews, or court remedies; some systems provide temporary protections or possibilities to reopen or reconsider cases under specific conditions. The status of Abgelehnte can influence access to certain rights and duties, including work, housing, social services, or the obligation to leave the country, depending on local laws and the outcomes of any appeals.

The term is descriptive rather than normative and is often used in policy discussions about border control, integration, and the treatment of rejected applicants. Context determines its nuance, as it labels outcomes of decisions rather than making a judgment about the individuals themselves.