die Ressortaufteilung
Translation
departmental allocation, portfolio distribution, allocation of ministerial responsibilities
Examples
Die Ressortaufteilung im neuen Kabinett steht fest.
The departmental allocation in the new cabinet has been decided.
Es gab Streit über die Ressortaufteilung.
There was a dispute about the allocation of responsibilities.
Grammar Patterns
the departmental allocation ((in sth.)) the departmental allocation in sth. The departmental allocation in the new government is unclear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zuständigkeitsverteilung, Aufgabenverteilung
Etymology
A compound of 'Ressort' (department, portfolio) and 'Aufteilung' (division, allocation).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ressort' (department) + 'Auf-teilung' (up-dividing). It literally means the dividing up of departments.