Kontrollfunktion
supervisory function; oversight role
noun kon-TROL-funk-tsyohn Rare
Usage Note
Kontrollfunktion describes the role of parliament, courts, or press in checking the executive; in constitutional law it is one of the core tasks of the Bundestag (parlamentarische Kontrollfunktion).
Examples
"Der Bundestag nimmt seine Kontrollfunktion gegenüber der Regierung wahr."
Natural Translation
The Bundestag exercises its supervisory function vis-à-vis the government.
Literal Translation
The Bundestag perceives its supervisory function opposite the government.
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