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08:15 Mar 29, 2001 |
German to English translations [PRO] Bus/Financial - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | |||||||
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just a guess Explanation: The spoken word is in force Te spoken word is valid Hope this helps! :-) |
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"The spoken word is binding". Explanation: This would be so in the case of a spoken agreement (contract). It means the spoken word implies a compromise. |
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[only] the spoken word prevails (!) Explanation: The German statement often appears on hardcopies of speeches (e.g. drafts, hand-outs). It enables the speaker to be in control of the speech -- and accountable for what's said -- at the time it is given, and removes any doubt as to which version is the one that counts. http://www.ejpd.admin.ch/Doks/Reden/001026a-e.htm http://www.contitevesna.com/060199.htm http://www.dresdner-bank.com/unternehmen/presse_services/ter... http://epp-ed.europarl.eu.int/Press/pniew99/pniew27_en.asp etc. (1) experience in translating speeches (2) Google (see above) |
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