Die Gerichtsverhandlung
Example: Die Gerichtsverhandlung begann pünktlich um neun Uhr morgens.
Definition
"Die Gerichtsverhandlung" refers to the formal judicial process where legal cases are heard and decided by a court, involving the presentation of evidence, examination of witnesses, and legal arguments to resolve disputes or determine guilt or innocence.
Etymology
The word "die Gerichtsverhandlung" comes from the German words "Gericht," meaning court or tribunal, and "Verhandlung," meaning negotiation or hearing. Together, they describe the procedure of conducting a trial in court. Did you know that "Gericht" originally referred to the act of judging or the place where judgments are made?
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"Die Gerichtsverhandlung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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