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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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