Das Strafrecht
Example: Das Strafrecht regelt die Strafen für verschiedene Vergehen.
Definition
"Das Strafrecht" is the branch of law that governs the rules and regulations concerning crimes and their punishments. It defines offenses, determines penalties, and regulates how justice is administered to maintain public order and safety.
Etymology
The term "das Strafrecht" comes from the German words "Strafe," meaning punishment, and "Recht," meaning law or right. Together, they form the concept of criminal law, literally 'punishment law.' This reflects its focus on legal provisions for penalizing offenses.
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"Das Strafrecht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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