Die Gerichtsverhandlung
Example: Die Gerichtsverhandlung begann pünktlich um neun Uhr morgens.
Definition
"Die Gerichtsverhandlung" refers to the formal process in a court where legal cases are presented, examined, and decided by a judge or jury. It involves hearing evidence, arguments, and testimonies to reach a legal judgment or verdict.
Etymology
The word "Gerichtsverhandlung" comes from German, combining "Gericht" meaning 'court' or 'judgment' and "Verhandlung" meaning 'negotiation' or 'hearing.' Together, it literally means 'court hearing,' reflecting the process of legal examination. Did you know that "Gericht" originally meant 'a place where justice is administered'?
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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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