Die Geldstrafe
Example: Die Geldstrafe wurde wegen Verkehrsverstoß verhängt.
Definition
"Die Geldstrafe" refers to a monetary penalty imposed as a punishment for breaking a law or regulation, such as a traffic violation. It is a financial sanction that requires the offender to pay a specific amount of money as a consequence of their unlawful action.
Etymology
The word "die Geldstrafe" combines two German words: "Geld," meaning money, and "Strafe," meaning punishment or penalty. Historically, the concept of monetary fines has been used to enforce laws by requiring offenders to pay money instead of or in addition to other forms of punishment. Did you know? The use of fines dates back to ancient legal codes, where monetary penalties were a common form of justice.
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"Die Geldstrafe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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