Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Parties or lawmakers outside the government who scrutinize its decisions.
Natural examples
Die Opposition kritisierte den Haushaltsentwurf.
The opposition criticized the budget proposal.
Ein Abgeordneter der Opposition stellte eine Nachfrage.
An opposition lawmaker asked a follow-up question.
Die Opposition verlangte Einsicht in die Unterlagen.
The opposition demanded access to the documents.
Usage note
Opposition is feminine: die Opposition. In parliament it stands opposite the government and is usually uncountable.
Mini-lesson: Opposition
Parties or lawmakers outside the government who scrutinize its decisions. Opposition is feminine: die Opposition. In parliament it stands opposite the government and is usually uncountable.
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