m/alm. fullm.

English translation: with general jurisdiction

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Norwegian term or phrase:	m/alm. fullm.
English translation:	with general jurisdiction
Entered by:	brigidm

13:13 Dec 18, 2006

Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general)

Norwegian term or phrase: m/alm. fullm.

Context: Uteblivelsesdom (summons). The judge's name is followed by the abbreviation:
"Dommerfullmektig XX m/alm. fullm.

brigidm KudoZ activity Questions: 734 (5 open) (34 without valid answers) (121 closed without grading) Answers: 658 Norway
Local time: 04:49

"with general authority"

Explanation:
Check the web link below, assuming it is also correct!!

"President of the court: Assistant judge Irene Sogn with general authority"

Does this possibly mean "general jurisdiction"? That term appears only to apply to courts, not to judges themselves.

Hope this helps!

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Note added at 5 hrs (2006-12-18 18:13:37 GMT)
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Thanks, Brigid, for your kind words. But I have just come home from my office and checked Åge Lind's "Juridisk Ordbok". He offers "generalfullmakt" as "full power of attorney" or "general power of attorney". Does that help, or confuse?!

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Note added at 7 hrs (2006-12-18 20:50:55 GMT)
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I wholeheartedly agree with you about the feasibility of this translation. I just thought we should explore all avenues, before committing!!

Where's Bjørnar when we need him. He's good on this kind of stuff!! In his absence, go with "general jurisdiction" is my advice.

And whatever else, have a Happy Christmas!

Selected response from:

William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Local time: 04:49

Grading comment

Thanks to all, especially Bill and Vedis. I found plenty of authoritative texts regarding judges with/exercising general jurisdiction (e.g. http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=126_SB_9).
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Summary of answers provided

med alminnelig fullmakt

Carole Hognestad

3 +1

"with general authority"

William [Bill] Gray

vested with full competence

Don Spade (X)

Answers

8 mins confidence:

med alminnelig fullmakt

Explanation:
This is what is stands for in Norwegian if that's any help...

Carole Hognestad
Local time: 04:49
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 46

3 hrs confidence:

vested with full competence

Explanation:
This is a suggestion based on the URL below.

Reference: http://www.justice.md/rom/upload/SARBAN%20v.%20MOLDOVA.doc

Don Spade (X)
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 44

59 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

"with general authority"

William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Local time: 04:49
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 16

Grading comment

Thanks to all, especially Bill and Vedis. I found plenty of authoritative texts regarding judges with/exercising general jurisdiction (e.g. http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=126_SB_9).

Notes to answerer

Asker: Actually, the term is also applied to judges, Bill. This does seem more correct terminology. Will wait and see, but I think I'll take up your suggestion. Thanks!

Asker: I'm not sure the definition Lind gives relates to judges and court cases. Random House WEbster's Dictionary of Law defines general jurisdication as "jurisdiction to hear any kind of case except one restridted to some specialised court. Cf. limited jurisdiction." I haven't been able to find a definition of "alminnelig fullmakt" in the same context, but do you not agree that this sounds very feasible in this context?

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