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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.
session / meeting
'die Sitzung' and 'die Vollversammlung' can both be formal meetings where important topics are discussed. The difference mainly lies in who takes part. A 'Sitzung' can involve a smaller group, for example a board, a committee, or another official body. A 'Vollversammlung' means that all members of an organization or group can or should take part. Learners may confuse the words because in both cases people discuss and make decisions. If only a specific group comes together, you would usually say 'Sitzung'. If the whole group is meant, 'Vollversammlung' is more precise.
Heute entscheidet die Vollversammlung des Vereins über den neuen Plan.
Today, the association's general assembly decides on the new plan.
Nach der Pause beginnt die Sitzung des Schulausschusses.
After the break, the school committee meeting begins.