Wertekonflikt

conflict of values

noun VER-te-kon-flikt Rare

Also means

value clash

Usage Note

Wertekonflikt arises when two legitimate values — such as freedom and security, or individual rights and community welfare — pull in opposite directions. Policy debates often hinge on how to resolve such conflicts.

Examples

"Zwischen Datenschutz und öffentlicher Sicherheit besteht ein klassischer Wertekonflikt."

Natural Translation

There is a classic conflict of values between data protection and public security.

Literal Translation

Between data-protection and public security exists a classic values-conflict.

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