die Festlegung
Translation
determination, stipulation, definition, commitment
Examples
Die Festlegung der Regeln ist wichtig.
The determination of the rules is important.
Es gab eine klare Festlegung der Ziele.
There was a clear definition of the goals.
Grammar Patterns
the determination of ((sth.gen)) Die Festlegung der neuen Strategie dauerte lange.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bestimmung, Definition, Vereinbarung; Antonyms: Aufhebung (cancellation), Lockerung (loosening)
Etymology
From 'fest' (firm, fixed) + 'legen' (to lay, set) + '-ung' (nominalizing suffix). Literally 'a firm setting' or 'a laying down'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'laying down' (legen) the law 'firmly' (fest). It's a formal, binding decision.