electoral term
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electoral term
The fixed period of time for which a parliament or another political body is elected and remains in office. Also called a legislative term.
In Deutschland dauert eine Wahlperiode des Bundestages in der Regel vier Jahre.
In Germany, an electoral term of the Bundestag usually lasts four years.
'Wahlperiode' is a compound noun made up of 'die Wahl' (the election) and 'die Periode' (the period). So it directly refers to the period of time that begins with an election.
Die aktuelle Wahlperiode neigt sich dem Ende zu.
The current electoral term is drawing to a close.
This word is used almost exclusively in a political context for the term of office of elected bodies such as parliaments or councils.
Die Regierung möchte das Gesetz noch in dieser Wahlperiode verabschieden.
The government wants to pass the law during this electoral term.
The genitive is often used to specify which body is meant, for example 'die Wahlperiode des Bundestages' (the electoral term of the Bundestag) or 'die Wahlperiode des Europäischen Parlaments' (the electoral term of the European Parliament).
Die nächste Wahlperiode des Stadtrats beginnt im September.
The next electoral term of the city council begins in September.
term of office
'die Amtszeit' and 'die Wahlperiode' both talk about an official period of time after an election or appointment. 'Amtszeit' means the period during which a particular person holds an office. 'Wahlperiode' means the period for which a parliament or political body was elected. The words can be confused because both appear in political news. When it is about an individual person, 'Amtszeit' is more precise. When it is about an elected body, 'Wahlperiode' fits better.
Die nächste Wahlperiode des Stadtrats dauert fünf Jahre.
The next electoral term of the city council lasts five years.
Während seiner Amtszeit hat der Präsident viele Schulen besucht.
During his term of office, the president visited many schools.