Also means
parliamentary discussion
Usage Note
Debatte is the standard word for a formal political or parliamentary discussion. In Bundestag sessions one speaks of a Aussprache or Debatte; Diskussion is more informal. Compound forms like Haushaltsdebatte are common.
Examples
"Die Debatte über das neue Gesetz dauerte drei Stunden."
Natural Translation
The debate on the new law lasted three hours.
Literal Translation
The debate about the new law lasted three hours.
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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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