das Votum
Translation
vote, verdict, formal opinion, recommendation
Examples
Das Votum der Jury war einstimmig.
The jury's verdict was unanimous.
Er gab sein Votum für den Kandidaten ab.
He cast his vote for the candidate.
Ein positives Votum der Kommission ist nötig.
A positive vote from the commission is necessary.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Votum)) ((für/gegen+4)) abgeben to cast a vote for/against sth. He cast his vote for the new proposal.
((das Votum)) ((von+3)) the verdict/opinion of sb. The experts' verdict was clear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abstimmung (vote, ballot), Stimme (vote), Urteil (verdict)
Etymology
From Latin 'votum' (a vow, wish), related to the verb 'vovere' (to vow).
Memory Tips
'Votum' sounds very similar to 'vote'. Think of it as a formal, often decisive, vote or opinion, like a jury's verdict.