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Mitbestimmung

co-determination

noun MIT-be-shti-mung Rare

Also means

worker participation in management

Usage Note

Mitbestimmung is the legal right of workers to participate in company management decisions, enshrined in German law. It operates through works councils (Betriebsräte) and, in large companies, worker representatives on supervisory boards.

Examples

"Die Mitbestimmung der Arbeitnehmer ist in Deutschland gesetzlich verankert."

Natural Translation

Worker co-determination is legally anchored in Germany.

Literal Translation

The co-determination of-the employees is in Germany legally anchored.

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