Beschlossen

Beschlossen is a German term that functions as both the past participle and an adjective derived from the verb beschließen, meaning to decide, determine, or adopt (a resolution). In grammar, beschlossen can appear in compound tenses with haben or in a passive construction, for example "hat beschlossen" (has decided) or "wurde beschlossen" (was decided). As an adjective or predicative form, it describes something that has been decided or settled, such as "eine beschlossene Sache" (a settled matter) or "eine bereits beschlossene Lösung" (an already decided solution). In official and formal texts, "Beschlossen" can also appear as a heading or note, as in "Beschlossen am 4. März 2023," indicating the date of adoption of a resolution.

Usage and context: the term is common in politics, law, administration, and organizational decision-making. The related noun is Beschluss (resolution, decision); related verbs include beschließen (to decide/adopt) and the process term Beschlussfassung (the act of deciding or adopting a resolution). Nuances: beschließen emphasizes the act of deciding or adopting, while beschlossene or beschlossene Dinge emphasize the outcome or status as decided.

Examples: "Der Rat hat beschlossen, die Straßen zu sanieren." "Der Beschluss wurde einstimmig angenommen." "Es ist beschlossen." The expression "eine beschlossene Sache" is frequently used to denote something that is certain or settled.