die Gesetzesverabschiedung
Translation
passing of a law, enactment of a law, legislation
Examples
Die Gesetzesverabschiedung dauerte mehrere Monate.
The passing of the law took several months.
Grammar Patterns
((the passing of)) ((a law)) The passing of the new tax law was complicated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gesetzgebung (legislation), Erlass (decree)
Etymology
From 'Gesetz' (law) + 'Verabschiedung' (passing, adoption). The verb 'verabschieden' means both 'to pass a law' and 'to say goodbye'.
Memory Tips
Imagine parliament 'saying goodbye' ('Verabschiedung') to a bill as it becomes a 'Gesetz' (law).