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stipulation
A binding decision, rule, or provision that has been made.
Die Festlegung der neuen Sicherheitsstandards gilt ab sofort für alle Mitarbeiter.
The stipulation of the new safety standards applies to all employees with immediate effect.
'Die Festlegung' (stipulation) is a noun derived from the verb 'festlegen' (to define/set). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun that describes the action or its result.
Die Festlegung des Budgets dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The stipulation of the budget took several hours.
This word belongs to formal language. You often find it in official documents, contracts, laws, and business communication.
Bitte beachten Sie die Festlegungen im neuen Arbeitsvertrag.
Please note the stipulations in the new employment contract.
Very often, a genitive or a prepositional phrase with 'von' is used to specify exactly what is being determined. Examples are 'die Festlegung der Spielregeln' (the stipulation of the rules of the game) or 'die Festlegung von Qualitätskriterien' (the stipulation of quality criteria).
Die Festlegung der neuen Tarife wurde von allen akzeptiert.
The stipulation of the new rates was accepted by everyone.
decision
'die Entscheidung' and 'die Festlegung' are closely related because both can mean that something is no longer open. 'Entscheidung' emphasizes the choice between options: you decide on one option. 'Festlegung' places more emphasis on something being determined or regulated in a binding way, for example a date, a rule, or a price. The words can be confused because a 'Festlegung' often comes about after an 'Entscheidung'. As a guide: first you choose something, then you can set it definitively.
Nach der Festlegung des Preises kann das Angebot verschickt werden.
After the price has been set, the offer can be sent out.
Die Entscheidung für den Urlaubsort treffen wir heute Abend.
We will make the decision about the holiday destination this evening.