Zwischenfrage
point of order question; interruption question asked during a parliamentary speech
noun TSVISH-en-frah-geh Rare
Also means
interjection; clarifying question
Usage Note
Zwischenfrage in the Bundestag is a short question a member may ask the current speaker, subject to the speaker's consent. Accepting or rejecting Zwischenfragen is part of parliamentary rhetoric.
Examples
"Der Abgeordnete ließ die Zwischenfrage seiner Kollegin zu."
Natural Translation
The MP allowed his colleague's interjection question.
Literal Translation
The MP allowed the interjection-question of-his colleague.
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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