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im Rahmen seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums

English translation: ultra vires [outside the scope of] his sanctioned executive discretion

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German term or phrase:außerhalb des Rahmens seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums
English translation:ultra vires [outside the scope of] his sanctioned executive discretion
Entered by: Steffen Walter

17:02 Jan 2, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Law (general) / Directors' & Officers' Insurance case
German term or phrase: im Rahmen seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums
Context: Die pflichtwidrigen Entscheidungen von Herrn xxx als Geschäftsführer der yyy GmbH lagen nicht im Rahmen seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums.
Jo Bennett
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:12
were ultra vires his sanctioned executive discretion
Explanation:
I've prefixed with the extra words to incorporate the ultra vires consturction, but still not over the 12-word limit.

Whether unternehmerisch is really the extent or range of powers - as operational and NOT entrepreneurial terms of reference - narrowed down by the Arts. of Assoc. would be a matter for the corporate docs. e.g. Gesellschaftsvertrag/Statuten to say.

UK and Aussie etc.Directors, like trustees, can be relieved of or from liability if they have acted honestly. Sanctioned in this sense: ratified as acts intra vires.


Selected response from:

Adrian MM. (X)
Local time: 08:12
Grading comment
Used Tom's "sanctioned executive discretion", but prefixed with John's "outside the scope". Thanks to both!
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2outside the scope of his official authority
John Farebrother
4were ultra vires his sanctioned executive discretion
Adrian MM. (X)
3their liability in the corporate arena
John Dale D.D.
3did not lie within the scope of his liability-free corporate freedom of action
Penny Hewson (X)
2 +1outside the range of his assigned, corporate responsibilities [and competency]
gangels (X)


  

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27 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums
their liability in the corporate arena


Explanation:
Contrary to the decision of Mr xxxx, the company is not placed within the framework of liability in the corporate arena. Hope this helps somewhat.

John Dale D.D.
Local time: 08:12
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums
did not lie within the scope of his liability-free corporate freedom of action


Explanation:
just another suggestion of "his freedom of action for the company"

Penny Hewson (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:12
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Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 40
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums
outside the range of his assigned, corporate responsibilities [and competency]


Explanation:
The decisions taken by Mr. x as managing director were in [clear] violation of, and outside the range of his assigned, corporate duties and competency

gangels (X)
Local time: 00:12
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 249

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Peter Manda (X): maybe "outside the scope of" is better; but this is also a good rendition, cogito ...
6 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums
outside the scope of his official authority


Explanation:
I think that's more suitable terminology; 'haftungsfrei' is implied by 'official authority'

John Farebrother
United Kingdom
Meets criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 7

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Peter Manda (X): this is the cleanest rendition ... i like its simplicity and clarity
3 hrs
  -> thanks
agree  Jon Fedler: about as short and close) as you can get
12 hrs
  -> thanks
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
lagen nicht im Rahmen seines haftungsfreien unternehmerischen Handlungsspielraums
were ultra vires his sanctioned executive discretion


Explanation:
I've prefixed with the extra words to incorporate the ultra vires consturction, but still not over the 12-word limit.

Whether unternehmerisch is really the extent or range of powers - as operational and NOT entrepreneurial terms of reference - narrowed down by the Arts. of Assoc. would be a matter for the corporate docs. e.g. Gesellschaftsvertrag/Statuten to say.

UK and Aussie etc.Directors, like trustees, can be relieved of or from liability if they have acted honestly. Sanctioned in this sense: ratified as acts intra vires.




Example sentence(s):
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Adrian MM. (X)
Local time: 08:12
Meets criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 790
Grading comment
Used Tom's "sanctioned executive discretion", but prefixed with John's "outside the scope". Thanks to both!
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