Meaning 1neutral; formal in legal use · 82%
A particular prepared form or wording of a text, work, or law.
Natural examples
Die neue Fassung des Gesetzes gilt ab Januar.
The new version of the law takes effect in January.
Bitte lies die letzte Fassung des Berichts.
Please read the latest version of the report.
Diese Fassung enthält noch einen Fehler.
This version still contains an error.
Usage note
Here Fassung means a version; common phrases include erste Fassung, neue Fassung, and in der Fassung vom Mai. It has other senses, such as a glasses frame.
Mini-lesson: Fassung
A particular prepared form or wording of a text, work, or law. Here Fassung means a version; common phrases include erste Fassung, neue Fassung, and in der Fassung vom Mai. It has other senses, such as a glasses frame.
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