Wahlprüfung
election review; validation of election results
noun VAHL-prue-fung Rare
Usage Note
Wahlprüfung is the formal legal process of verifying that an election was conducted correctly. In Germany it is carried out by the Wahlprüfungsgericht (election-review court) after complaints are filed.
Examples
"Die Partei beantragte eine Wahlprüfung wegen angeblicher Unregelmäßigkeiten."
Natural Translation
The party applied for an election review due to alleged irregularities.
Literal Translation
The party applied-for an election-review because-of alleged irregularities.
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