Uchwali

Uchwali is a Polish verb meaning to approve or adopt a decision, typically by vote, and usually in a formal or governmental context. It is commonly used to describe the act of passing a resolution or ordinance by a council, parliament, or other decision-making body. The related noun uchwała refers to the resolution or decision that has been adopted.

Etymology and forms. Uchwalić is the perfective form meaning to have approved or to approve in a completed act, while uchwalać is the imperfective form meaning to be approving or to adopt in the process. The root uchwal- is connected to the noun uchwała, which denotes the resolution itself. In usage, Polish speakers distinguish between the act of adoption (immitating the moment of approval) and the ongoing process of considering or proposing a resolution.

Usage. In local government and public administration, the phrase rada uchwaliła uchwałę is common, translating to “the council adopted the resolution.” The verb can be used with various kinds of decisions, such as budgets, regulations, or strategic plans. In formal writing, uchwalić is often preferred when emphasizing the completion of the act, while uchwalać emphasizes the ongoing process of deliberation before adoption.

Context and scope. While uchwali is widely used in Polish legal and administrative language, it is less common in everyday conversation, where more general terms like “przyjąć” (to accept) or “podjąć uchwałę” (to take a resolution) might appear. The term is specific to institutional decisions, making it a standard part of discussions of governance, policy, and public administration.

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