Usage Note
Gemeinwohl is a central concept in German constitutional law and political ethics; the Basic Law requires private property to also serve the Gemeinwohl (Art. 14 GG), making it more than just a moral appeal.
Examples
"Entscheidungen der Regierung sollen dem Gemeinwohl dienen."
Natural Translation
Government decisions should serve the common good.
Literal Translation
Decisions of the government should the common good serve.
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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