German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Accountability

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and policies.

Arms Control

The restriction or regulation of the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially nuclear weapons.

Arms Limitation

The process or agreement to restrict the production, stockpiling, or use of weapons, particularly nuclear arms.

Backbone-segment

A discrete section or module that constitutes part of a central supporting framework or backbone.

Backpedaling

The act of retreating from a previous opinion, commitment, or argument; a reversal of policy or stance.

Backward-looking

Relating to or focusing on the past; considering previous events or traditional methods rather than looking toward the future.

Brute-strength

Unrefined physical power or force applied without intellectual input or sophisticated technique.

Cattleman

A person who owns, breeds, or raises cattle, especially on a large ranch.

Chippiness

A state of irritability, touchiness, or readiness to take offense, often stemming from an inferiority complex or perceived slights.

Chivalry

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

Contrite

Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

Copious

Abundant in supply or quantity.