removal by vote
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removal by vote
The removal of a person from an elected office or position through a vote. The opposite of an election or re-election.
Nach mehreren Skandalen drohte dem Minister die Abwahl durch ein Misstrauensvotum.
After several scandals, the minister faced removal by vote through a motion of no confidence.
The word consists of the prefix 'ab-' and the noun 'Wahl' (election). The prefix 'ab-' here means 'away' or 'remove'. An 'Abwahl' is therefore literally a kind of 'away-election', in which someone is removed from office.
Die Oppositionspartei strebt die Abwahl des Bürgermeisters an.
The opposition party is seeking the mayor's removal by vote.
To say who is being voted out, the genitive is usually used. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative can also be used.
Die Abwahl des Ministers wurde in der Presse diskutiert.
The minister's removal by vote was discussed in the press.
'Abwahl' (removal by vote) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'die Abwahl fordern' (to call for removal by vote), 'die Abwahl beantragen' (to request removal by vote), or the expression 'jemandem droht die Abwahl' (someone faces removal by vote).
Nach dem Skandal forderten viele Bürger die sofortige Abwahl der Regierung.
After the scandal, many citizens called for the immediate removal of the government by vote.
removal / cancellation / deduction
Absetzung is the general removal of someone from an office or official position. Abwahl refers more specifically to removing someone from an elected office through a vote. If such a vote takes place, Abwahl is the appropriate term; without this particular connection, Absetzung is the appropriate term.
Die Mitglieder beschließen in einer Abstimmung die Abwahl ihres Vorsitzenden.
The members decide in a vote to remove their chairperson from office.
Die zuständige Behörde beschließt die Absetzung des Beamten von seinem Amt.
The responsible authority decides to remove the civil servant from office.
