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Einspruch

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German

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Etymology

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15th century, verbal noun of archaic einsprechen (to object). Equivalent to ein- (in) +‎ Spruch (dictum, statement).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯nʃpʁʊx/
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Noun

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Einspruch m (strong, genitive Einspruchs or Einspruches, plural Einsprüche)

  1. (chiefly law) objection, protest, appeal
    Synonyms: Widerspruch, Protest, Einwand, Beschwerde
    Gegen diesen Bußgeldbescheid können Sie binnen vier Wochen schriftlich Einspruch erheben.
    You can submit a written objection against this penalty notice within four weeks.

Declension

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Interjection

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Einspruch!

  1. objection! (kind of protest in the court procedures of some countries)
    Einspruch, Euer Ehren! – Stattgegeben! / Abgelehnt!
    Objection, Your Honor! – Sustained! / Overruled!

Usage notes

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  • The practice does not exist in the German-speaking countries, but is known through film and media, especially from the United States. The above phrases are standardised translations habitually used in dubbing etc.

Further reading

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  • Einspruch” in Duden online
  • Einspruch” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache