noun

die Mitbestimmung, -en

co-determination · codetermination

Das Recht oder die Möglichkeit, bei wichtigen Entscheidungen in einer Gruppe oder bei der Arbeit mitzureden und Einfluss zu haben.

Mitbestimmung is a German noun that refers to the right of employees or members of an organization to participate in the decision-making process.

In a corporate/labor context: It refers to "codetermination." This is a legal framework in Germany that requires companies to include workers' representatives on their supervisory boards or works councils, giving employees a say in major business decisions.
In a general context: It refers to the broader concept of "participation" or "having a say" in any group, organization, or political body. It implies that those affected by a decision have a role in shaping it rather than merely being subjects of it.

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Mitbestimmung). It does not have a plural form in common usage.
Word origin: It is a compound word derived from:
- Mit (with/co-)
- Bestimmung (determination, from the verb bestimmen - to determine, decide, or designate). Together, they literally mean "co-determination."