Meaning 1political; formal · 82%
The defined period during which an elected parliament or body serves after an election.
Natural examples
Die Wahlperiode des Parlaments dauert fünf Jahre.
The parliament's term lasts five years.
In der neuen Wahlperiode änderte sich die Mehrheit.
The majority changed in the new legislative term.
Die Abgeordneten planten Gesetze für die nächste Wahlperiode.
The representatives planned laws for the next term.
Usage note
Wahlperiode is feminine; its plural is Wahlperioden. Length depends on a constitution or governing rules.
Mini-lesson: Wahlperiode
The defined period during which an elected parliament or body serves after an election. Wahlperiode is feminine; its plural is Wahlperioden. Length depends on a constitution or governing rules.
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