Selbstverpflichtung
voluntary self-commitment
noun ZELPS-fer-pflikh-toong Rare
Also means
voluntary pledge
Usage Note
Selbstverpflichtung is a voluntary, often public commitment to a standard of behaviour, typically by businesses, governments, or individuals. In climate and corporate ethics debates, freiwillige Selbstverpflichtung is discussed as an alternative to binding legal regulation.
Examples
"Die Industrie einigte sich auf eine freiwillige Selbstverpflichtung zur CO2-Reduktion."
Natural Translation
Industry agreed on a voluntary commitment to reduce CO2.
Literal Translation
The industry agreed on a voluntary self-commitment to CO2-reduction.
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