Die Untersuchung
Example: Die Untersuchung des Falls dauert mehrere Wochen.
Definition
"Die Untersuchung" in legal context refers to the systematic process of examining and gathering facts and evidence about a case, often conducted by authorities or experts, to establish the truth before a trial or decision is made.
Etymology
The word "die Untersuchung" comes from the German prefix 'unter-' meaning 'under' and 'suchen' meaning 'to search.' It literally means 'under-searching,' reflecting the careful and thorough examination involved in investigations. Did you know it has been used in legal contexts since the Middle Ages to describe formal inquiries?
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"Die Untersuchung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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