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Spruchgemäß zu entscheiden

English translation: Consequently the decision had to be made on the basis of the award

11:29 Jun 24, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Education / Pedagogy / Education
German term or phrase: Spruchgemäß zu entscheiden
This is from the University of Vienna about the awarding of a degree. The final sentence of the Begründung says
"Daher war spruchgemäß zu entscheiden"
Shane London
Australia
Local time: 02:28
English translation:Consequently the decision had to be made on the basis of the award
Explanation:
"Spruch" can also be verdict or decree.
With practically no context, it is difficult to be certain.

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Note added at 1 hr 7 mins (2004-06-24 12:36:16 GMT)
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Possibly: Consequently the decision had to be made in favor of the award.
This may be a stretch, but again: no context to help one decide.
Selected response from:

Dr. Fred Thomson
United States
Local time: 10:28
Grading comment
Thankyou very much. I liked your second suggestion. Fits the context vety well.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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4 +3Consequently the decision had to be made on the basis of the award
Dr. Fred Thomson


  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Consequently the decision had to be made on the basis of the award


Explanation:
"Spruch" can also be verdict or decree.
With practically no context, it is difficult to be certain.

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Note added at 1 hr 7 mins (2004-06-24 12:36:16 GMT)
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Possibly: Consequently the decision had to be made in favor of the award.
This may be a stretch, but again: no context to help one decide.

Dr. Fred Thomson
United States
Local time: 10:28
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 84
Grading comment
Thankyou very much. I liked your second suggestion. Fits the context vety well.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  gangels (X)
17 mins
  -> Thanks, Klaus
agree  Edhild: but not in favour but "according to" (namely rules and regulations of the award..)
1 hr
  -> Thank you, Edhild
agree  Eric Wood: Pretty much. It seems to refer back to an earlier (operative) section of the document in question. This is how it is used in the legal context, anyway.
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