Comparative law notes
If Auftrag is used in the sense of a job that has already been awarded to a contractor (and is therefore "under contract"), the proper English translation would be the loosely used English term "contract".
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
- order
- mandate
- engagement
- authorization
- contract
- retainer
Auftrag means:
Auftrag
Substantiv
partial
contract
noun
Definitions of contract
a negotiated and legally binding arrangement between two or more parties.
The contract was signed yesterday.