Beschlussfähigkeit
quorum; minimum number of members required for a body to pass valid resolutions
noun be-SHLOOS-fey-ikh-kite Rare
Usage Note
Beschlussfähigkeit is established when a required proportion of members are present. If not met, the session must be adjourned. Municipal and parliamentary standing orders define exact thresholds. Plural rare.
Examples
"Der Vorsitzende stellte fest, dass Beschlussfähigkeit gegeben war."
Natural Translation
The chairperson established that a quorum was present.
Literal Translation
The chairperson established that decision-making capacity was given.
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