An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Behörde
Behörde, f., ‘the authorities,’ first recorded in ModHG. from hören, MidHG. zuo behœren, ‘to belong to, be one's due.’
Behörde, f., ‘the authorities,’ first recorded in ModHG. from hören, MidHG. zuo behœren, ‘to belong to, be one's due.’