This is the 15389th most frequent German word.
verfügte
"Verfügte" is the past tense of "verfügen," meaning "decreed" or "ordered."
Here, 'verfügte über' is used to indicate possession or having control over something.
Er verfügte über umfassende Kenntnisse in Mathematik.
He possessed extensive knowledge in mathematics.
Here, 'verfügte' means to issue an official order or decree.
Die Richterin verfügte, dass der Angeklagte freigesprochen wird.
The judge ruled that the defendant is acquitted.
Here, 'verfügte über' again indicates possession or control over.