Also means
item on the order paper
Usage Note
Tagesordnungspunkt (abbr. TOP) is a specific item listed on a meeting's agenda. In parliamentary procedure each TOP is debated and voted on in turn. TOP 3 means the third agenda item; the phrase is standard in minutes and press releases.
Examples
"Der Antrag stand als Tagesordnungspunkt sechs auf der Agenda."
Natural Translation
The motion was listed as agenda item six.
Literal Translation
The motion stood as agenda-item six on the agenda.
Related Words
- Abgeordnetenhaus house of deputies
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- Abzeichnungspflicht countersignature requirement; obligation to have a draft initialled by a superior
- Aktenvermerk file note; internal memorandum recorded in an administrative case file
- Aktenzeichen file reference number
- Allparteienkoalition all-party coalition; government formed by all parliamentary parties
- Amt office
- Amtliche Beglaubigung official certification; authentication of a document by a public authority
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