Also means
elected representative
Usage Note
Volksvertreter is a general term for an elected member of a parliament who represents the people. It implies democratic legitimacy and appears in both formal legal texts and rhetorical political speech.
Examples
"Als Volksvertreter ist er dem Wohl der Bürger verpflichtet."
Natural Translation
As a people's representative he is obliged to serve the welfare of citizens.
Literal Translation
As people's-representative is he the welfare of-the citizens obligated.
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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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