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general assembly
A meeting in which all members of an organization, committee, or group participate in order to discuss important matters and make decisions.
Die jährliche Vollversammlung des Vereins findet nächsten Monat statt.
The association's annual general assembly will take place next month.
The word is a clear compound of 'voll' (full, in the sense of complete) and 'Versammlung' (assembly/meeting). It therefore refers to a meeting at which all members are supposed to be present.
Nur bei einer Vollversammlung sind alle stimmberechtigt.
Only at a general assembly do all members have voting rights.
Common verbs used in connection with a general assembly are 'eine Vollversammlung einberufen' (to convene/organize a general assembly), 'abhalten' (to hold), or 'an einer Vollversammlung teilnehmen' (to participate in a general assembly).
Der Vorstand muss einmal im Jahr eine Vollversammlung einberufen.
The board must convene a general assembly once a year.
This word is typically used in the formal context of organizations such as associations, cooperatives, political parties, or also the United Nations (UN).
Auf der Vollversammlung der Vereinten Nationen wurde eine neue Resolution verabschiedet.
A new resolution was adopted at the General Assembly of the United Nations.
general meeting
Mitgliederversammlung refers to the official meeting of the members at which decisions are made. Vollversammlung places greater emphasis on the fact that all members or participants are actually taking part. Mitgliederversammlung is suitable when referring to the institutional meeting; Vollversammlung is suitable when highlighting full participation.
Zur Vollversammlung morgen sind alle Mitglieder des Vereins eingeladen.
All members of the association are invited to tomorrow's general assembly.
Der Verein hält morgen eine Mitgliederversammlung ab, um den Vorstand zu wählen.
The association is holding a general meeting tomorrow to elect the board.
