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die Vernehmlassung

consultation, consultation procedure, hearing

Die Vernehmlassung zum neuen Gesetz beginnt heute.

The consultation on the new law begins today.

Viele Organisationen nahmen an der Vernehmlassung teil.

Many organisations took part in the consultation.

the consultation ((on sth.)) Die Vernehmlassung zum neuen Gesetz beginnt heute.

to take part ((in a consultation)) Viele Organisationen nahmen an der Vernehmlassung teil.

Synonyms: Konsultation, Anhörung, Befragung; Antonyms: Anordnung (order), Befehl (command)

From 'vernehmen' (to hear, to question) + '-ung' (a suffix forming nouns). It literally means 'the act of hearing' opinions.

This is a formal term, especially in Swiss and Austrian law, for a consultation process. Think of it as a formal 'hearing' (vernehmen) of opinions on a new law.

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