Mitzeichner
co-signatory; MP who signs a parliamentary motion to show support
noun MIT-tsykh-ner Rare
Usage Note
Mitzeichner is a parliamentary term for members who add their names to a motion or petition tabled by colleagues, indicating support without being the initiating author.
Examples
"Der Antrag hatte über 50 Mitzeichner aus drei Fraktionen."
Natural Translation
The motion had over 50 co-signatories from three parliamentary groups.
Literal Translation
The motion had over 50 co-signatories from three factions.
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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