die Deutungshoheit
Translation
interpretive sovereignty, authority of interpretation, interpretive dominance
Examples
Wer hat die Deutungshoheit über die Geschichte?
Who has interpretive sovereignty over history?
Die Medien kämpfen um die Deutungshoheit.
The media are fighting for interpretive sovereignty.
Grammar Patterns
the Deutungshoheit ((over sth.)) the interpretive sovereignty over sth. The government claims interpretive sovereignty over the crisis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Interpretationsmacht (power of interpretation), Definitionsmacht (power of definition)
Etymology
A compound of 'Deutung' (interpretation) and 'Hoheit' (sovereignty, supremacy). Literally 'interpretation sovereignty'.
Memory Tips
Imagine having the 'high ground' (related to Hoheit) on the 'interpretation' (Deutung) of a particular event or topic.