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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.
prison system
The carrying out of a court-ordered prison sentence in a prison. Often used as a short form of 'Strafvollzug' (penal system / execution of sentences).
Der Verurteilte befindet sich seit gestern im offenen Vollzug.
The convicted person has been in open prison conditions since yesterday.
consummation
(Elevated, outdated) The physical consummation of a marriage through the spouses' first sexual intercourse.
In historischen Rechtstexten galt die Ehe erst mit dem Vollzug als rechtlich bindend.
In historical legal texts, the marriage was considered legally binding only upon consummation.
'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
Both words can refer to carrying out a decision that has been made. Umsetzung is used more often for plans and concepts, while Vollzug refers more strongly to something ordered or binding, such as an adopted measure. Use Umsetzung for a general plan and Vollzug for a binding order.
Der Vollzug der angeordneten Verkehrssperre beginnt nach der Zustimmung des Stadtrats.
Enforcement of the ordered traffic ban will begin after the city council approves it.
Die Umsetzung des neuen Verkehrsplans beginnt nach der Zustimmung des Stadtrats.
Implementation of the new traffic plan will begin after the city council approves it.
