Beschlussfassung
passing of a resolution; formal act of adopting a decision
noun beh-SHLOOS-fas-oong Rare
Usage Note
Beschlussfassung is the formal procedural step by which a deliberative body — a parliament, committee, or council — adopts a binding resolution. It requires a quorum (Beschlussfähigkeit).
Examples
"Die Beschlussfassung über den Haushalt war umstritten."
Natural Translation
The passing of the budget resolution was controversial.
Literal Translation
The resolution-passing over the budget was controversial.
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