im Auftrag

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German

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪm ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁaːk/, (northern also) /-ˌtʁa(ː)x/

Adverb

im Auftrag

  1. (idiomatic) per procurationem, per pro, p.p.; indicates that a signatory is not out of themself qualified to sign, but has been instructed or authorized to do so by someone responsible. Unlike English usage, the latter’s name is usually not indicated.
    Im Auftrag, Weber, Oberstudienrat.(please add an English translation of this usage example)
    Wenn Sie den Briefkopf des Amtes verwenden, unterschreiben Sie bitte im Auftrag.
    Whenever you use the letterhead of the agency, sign per pro please.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see im,‎ Auftrag: by instruction, order (in other contexts)