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Amtsantritt

taking office, start of a term

noun AMTS-an-trit Rare
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Usage Note

Amtsantritt marks the moment or day when an official begins their term in office. It is a formal term used in political and legal contexts: am Tag des Amtsantritts ('on the day of taking office'). The opposite is Amtsübergabe ('handover of office').

Examples

"Seit dem Amtsantritt des neuen Bürgermeisters hat sich in der Stadt viel verändert."

Natural Translation

Since the new mayor took office, a lot has changed in the city.

Literal Translation

Since the office-entry of the new mayor, much has changed in the city.

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