Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
als hoheitliche Stelle
English translation:
in its capacity as the governing/competent body
Jul 5, 2005 17:08
18 yrs ago
German term
als hoheitliche Stelle
German to English
Social Sciences
Government / Politics
Aufgrund einer neuen Zertifizierung der Weißmaßstäbe, die vom National Research Council Canada als hoheitliche Stelle durchgeführt wurde, hat sich die Ganz/Griesser - Skalierung der Weißmaßstäbe gegenüber den Weißmaßstäben, die vor 2005 ausgeliefert wurden, geändert.
Is this an "in its capacity as an official body", "official centre", "national centre" or what?
Is this an "in its capacity as an official body", "official centre", "national centre" or what?
Proposed translations
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| 4 +2 | in its capacity as the governing/competent body |
silfilla
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Jul 6, 2005 04:27: Marcus Malabad changed "Field" from "Other" to "Social Sciences" , "Field (specific)" from "Other" to "Government / Politics"
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silfilla
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in its capacity as the governing/competent body
I'd say, because the organization is responsible for certifying xyz
though hoheitlich is often translated as sovereign, national, IMO here thee term is being used more in the sense of *having jurisdiction*
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Note added at 21 mins (2005-07-05 17:30:01 GMT)
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*governing authority/agency* would be another option (thanks to EvP et Cie)
though hoheitlich is often translated as sovereign, national, IMO here thee term is being used more in the sense of *having jurisdiction*
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Note added at 21 mins (2005-07-05 17:30:01 GMT)
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*governing authority/agency* would be another option (thanks to EvP et Cie)
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vptrans
: or instance, but authority seems to fit
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authority, thanks
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Rebecca Garber
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thanks
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