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execution / enforcement
The carrying out or implementation of something that has been ordered or decided, especially laws, judgments, or plans.
Die Polizei ist für den Vollzug der Verkehrsregeln zuständig.
The police are responsible for enforcing traffic rules.
'Vollzug' (execution/enforcement) is derived from the verb 'vollziehen' (to carry out/execute), which consists of 'voll' (full/fully) and 'ziehen' (to pull). It means to carry out an action or command completely. The noun 'der Vollzug' describes this carrying out itself.
Der Vollzug des Bauprojekts verzögert sich um mehrere Monate.
The execution of the construction project is delayed by several months.
The word 'Vollzug' (execution/enforcement) belongs to formal administrative and legal language. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.
Das Ministerium ist für den Vollzug der neuen Verordnung verantwortlich.
The ministry is responsible for enforcing the new regulation.
The context shows what is meant. 'Vollzug eines Gesetzes' (enforcement of a law) refers to implementation. Phrases like 'offener Vollzug' (open prison conditions) or 'im Vollzug sein' (to be serving a sentence/in custody) refer to a prison sentence.
Der Vollzug des Gerichtsurteils erfolgte unverzüglich.
The execution of the court judgment took place immediately.
In the meaning of 'Umsetzung' (implementation), 'Vollzug' (execution/enforcement) often appears with a genitive object or with 'von' + dative to specify what is being implemented. Another typical expression is 'etwas zum Vollzug bringen' (to put something into effect).
Die Behörde sorgt für den Vollzug der richterlichen Anordnung.
The authority ensures the enforcement of the judicial order.
In connection with penalties, 'Vollzug' is often used in compounds such as 'Strafvollzug' (penal system / execution of sentences) or 'Jugendstrafvollzug' (juvenile detention system). Fixed terms also include 'offener Vollzug' (open prison conditions, with day release) and 'geschlossener Vollzug' (closed prison conditions, in prison).
Er arbeitet als Beamter im Strafvollzug.
He works as an officer in the penal system.
The meaning 'sexual union in marriage' is outdated. Today, it is found almost only in historical, legal, or religious texts.
In alten Gesetzestexten wurde der Vollzug der Ehe rechtlich thematisiert.
In old legal texts, the consummation of marriage was addressed legally.
implementation / conversion
'die Umsetzung' and 'der Vollzug' can both mean that something that has been decided or planned is actually carried out. 'die Umsetzung' is more natural in everyday life and in projects when an idea, plan, or project is put into practice. 'der Vollzug' sounds more formal and is especially used with laws, judgments, orders, or official decisions. The words can be confused because both express execution. As a simple rule: in projects, you usually say 'Umsetzung'; in legal and administrative contexts, more often 'Vollzug'.
Der Vollzug des Gerichtsurteils beginnt erst nach der offiziellen Entscheidung.
The execution of the court judgment will begin only after the official decision.
Für die Umsetzung des Projekts legt das Team ein genaues Budget fest.
The team sets a precise budget for the implementation of the project.