voting right
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voting right
The legally guaranteed right of a person to participate in political elections and referendums.
In vielen Ländern wird das Stimmrecht mit dem 18. Lebensjahr erworben.
In many countries, people acquire the right to vote at the age of 18.
voting right
The authority to cast a vote within an organization, committee, or assembly (e.g., at a shareholders' meeting).
Jeder Aktionär mit mindestens einer Aktie besitzt ein Stimmrecht bei der Hauptversammlung.
Every shareholder with at least one share has a voting right at the general meeting.
The word consists of the stem of the verb 'stimmen' (to vote) and 'das Recht' (right). So it literally means 'the right to cast one's vote' or 'the right to vote'.
Das Stimmrecht ist ein zentrales Element jeder Demokratie.
The right to vote is a central element of every democracy.
'Stimmrecht' (voting right) is often used with the verbs 'haben' (to have) or 'besitzen' (to possess). When you use it, you 'übt man sein Stimmrecht aus' (exercise one's voting right). You can also 'erwerben' (acquire), 'verlieren' (lose), or 'entziehen' (withdraw/take away) it.
Er hat sein Stimmrecht bei der letzten Wahl nicht ausgeübt.
He did not exercise his right to vote in the last election.
In the political context, a distinction is often made between 'aktives Stimmrecht' (active voting right: the right to vote) and 'passives Stimmrecht' (passive voting right: the right to be elected).
Um das passive Stimmrecht zu erhalten, muss man volljährig sein.
To obtain the right to be elected, you must be of legal age.
Context shows whether the political or organizational right is meant. Terms like 'Wahlen' (elections), 'Bürger' (citizens), or 'Land' (country) point to the political meaning, while 'Aktionäre' (shareholders), 'Versammlung' (assembly/meeting), or 'Verein' (association/club) refer to an organization.
Das Frauenstimmrecht wurde in der Schweiz 1971 eingeführt.
Women's suffrage was introduced in Switzerland in 1971.
right to vote / electoral law
Wahlrecht and Stimmrecht can both refer to the right to cast a vote in a political election. Wahlrecht relates specifically to elections. Stimmrecht is broader and also fits votes or decisions within organizations and governing bodies.
Als neues Vorstandsmitglied erhielt Jana das Stimmrecht und durfte über den Antrag abstimmen.
As a new board member, Jana gained voting rights and was allowed to vote on the motion.
Mit 18 Jahren erhielt Jana das Wahlrecht und durfte an der politischen Wahl teilnehmen.
Jana gained the right to vote at 18 and was allowed to take part in the political election.
