regelrand
Regelrand is a term used in German-language legal theory to denote the boundary at which the application of codified rules yields to discretionary interpretation in decision-making. The word combines regel, meaning rule, and Rand, meaning edge or margin. In scholarly discussions, regelrand helps describe how far a statute or regulation can constrain administrative or judicial actors before they must rely on interpretation, policy considerations, or discretionary judgment.
Etymology and usage. The term arises in debates about rule-based regulation versus discretionary enforcement. It is
Practical implications. In practice, identifying the regelrand can affect predictability, uniformity, and accountability in decision-making. Decisions
Relation to other concepts. In English-language discussions, the closest analogues are the margin of discretion or