die Handlungsfähigkeit
Translation
capacity to act, legal capacity, agency
Examples
Er hat seine Handlungsfähigkeit wiedererlangt.
He has regained his capacity to act.
Die Regierung muss ihre Handlungsfähigkeit beweisen.
The government must prove its ability to act.
Grammar Patterns
to prove one's ((capacity to act)) The politician must prove his capacity to act.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aktionsfähigkeit, Entscheidungsfähigkeit; Antonym: Handlungsunfähigkeit
Etymology
From 'Handlung' (action) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Fähigkeit' (ability). Literally 'action-ability'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'ability' (Fähigkeit) to take 'action' (Handlung). It's often used in legal or political contexts.