Mandatsverlust
loss of mandate; forfeiture of a parliamentary seat
noun man-DAHTS-fer-loost Rare
Usage Note
Mandatsverlust occurs when an elected representative loses their seat, for example through party exclusion, death, or a court ruling; it is a serious sanction discussed in party statutes and electoral law.
Examples
"Nach dem Parteiaustritt drohte dem Politiker der Mandatsverlust."
Natural Translation
After leaving the party the politician faced the loss of his mandate.
Literal Translation
After the party exit threatened the politician the mandate loss.
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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