Also means
obligation to vote
Usage Note
Wahlpflicht describes a legal obligation to cast a ballot; Germany does not have it, but the concept is regularly debated there, especially when voter turnout declines — making it a useful discussion topic.
Examples
"In Belgien gilt die Wahlpflicht; wer nicht wählt, riskiert eine Geldstrafe."
Natural Translation
In Belgium compulsory voting applies; those who do not vote risk a fine.
Literal Translation
In Belgium applies the voting obligation; who does not vote risks a fine.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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