A legally relevant expression of intent meant to produce a legal effect.
Natural examples
Die Annahme des Angebots gilt als Willenserklärung.
Accepting the offer counts as a declaration of intent.
Eine Willenserklärung kann unter bestimmten Bedingungen angefochten werden.
A declaration of intent can be challenged under certain conditions.
Der Vertrag kam durch zwei übereinstimmende Willenserklärungen zustande.
The contract arose from two matching declarations of intent.
Usage note
Willenserklärung is feminine; its plural is Willenserklärungen. In German law, an offer or acceptance may be a declaration of intent.
Mini-lesson: Willenserklärung
A legally relevant expression of intent meant to produce a legal effect. Willenserklärung is feminine; its plural is Willenserklärungen. In German law, an offer or acceptance may be a declaration of intent.
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