Die Konvention
Example: Die Konvention regelt die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Ländern.
Definition
"Die Konvention" refers to an official agreement or treaty between countries or organizations that establishes rules or guidelines for cooperation and conduct. It often involves formal discussions and is recognized as a binding arrangement to regulate relationships and actions.
Etymology
The word "die Konvention" comes from the Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'agreement' or 'coming together.' It entered German through French, where 'convention' referred to a formal meeting or contract. Did you know? The term originally implied a gathering before it took on the meaning of the agreement itself.
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"Die Konvention" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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