Die Verteidigung
Example: Die Verteidigung präsentierte überzeugende Beweise vor Gericht.
Definition
The word "die Verteidigung" refers to the defense in a legal context, representing the efforts and arguments made by the accused or their legal representatives to prove innocence or reduce liability during a court case.
Etymology
The word "die Verteidigung" comes from the German verb "verteidigen," meaning to defend. It combines the prefix "ver-" which often means 'for' or 'against,' with "teidigen," an old form related to protecting or guarding. Did you know? The term evolved to specifically denote legal defense in court settings.
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"Die Verteidigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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