die Legislaturperiode
Translation
legislative period, term of office
Examples
Die Legislaturperiode dauert in Deutschland vier Jahre.
The legislative period in Germany lasts four years.
Am Ende der Legislaturperiode wird neu gewählt.
New elections are held at the end of the legislative period.
Grammar Patterns
during ((the legislative period)) Many laws were passed during the legislative period.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amtszeit (term of office), Wahlperiode (electoral period)
Etymology
From Latin 'legislator' (lawgiver) and German 'Periode' (period). It means a period for making legislation.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Legislatur' (legislature, like in English) + 'Periode' (period). The period of the legislature.