Der Verstoß
Example: Der Verstoß gegen die Regeln kann zu einer Strafe führen.
Definition
"Der Verstoß" refers to the act of violating or breaching rules, laws, or regulations. It describes a situation where someone fails to comply with established standards, often leading to penalties or consequences, as in the phrase 'Der Verstoß gegen die Regeln kann zu einer Strafe führen.'
Etymology
The word "der Verstoß" comes from the German verb 'verstoßen,' which means 'to offend' or 'to violate.' It is formed by the prefix 'ver-' indicating a negative or opposite action, combined with 'stoßen,' meaning 'to push' or 'to thrust.' This suggests the original idea of pushing away or disregarding a rule or boundary.
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"Der Verstoß" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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