die Resolution
Translation
resolution, motion
Examples
Die Resolution wurde einstimmig angenommen.
The resolution was adopted unanimously.
Er fasste die Resolution, mehr Sport zu treiben.
He made the resolution to do more sports.
Grammar Patterns
to pass/adopt a resolution The UN has passed a new resolution.
Similar Words
Beschluss (decision), Entschluss (decision), Vorsatz (intention)
Etymology
From Latin 'resolutio' (a loosening, solving). It shares the same root as the English word 'resolution'.
Memory Tips
Picture a formal 'solution' to a problem, which is a 'resolution' passed by a committee.