Die Verhandlung
Example: Die Verhandlung vor Gericht dauerte den ganzen Tag.
Definition
"Die Verhandlung" refers to the formal process in a court where legal matters are discussed and decided by a judge or jury. It involves presenting evidence, arguments, and examining witnesses to reach a judicial decision. For example, in the sentence, 'Die Verhandlung vor Gericht dauerte den ganzen Tag,' it means the court hearing lasted the entire day.
Etymology
The German word "die Verhandlung" comes from the verb "verhandeln," meaning to negotiate or discuss. It originally referred to negotiations or discussions between parties before becoming specifically associated with legal proceedings. Did you know? The root "handeln" means 'to act' or 'to trade,' relating to the idea of actively managing or negotiating matters.
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"Die Verhandlung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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