Die Anklage
Example: Die Anklage gegen den Verdächtigen wurde offiziell erhoben.
Definition
"Die Anklage" refers to the formal accusation or charge brought against someone suspected of committing a crime, typically presented in a legal context to initiate prosecution or trial.
Etymology
The word "die Anklage" comes from the German verb "anklagen," meaning to accuse or charge. It combines "an-" (a prefix meaning 'at' or 'on') and "klagen" (to complain or lament). Did you know? The term originally conveyed the act of bringing complaints before a court.
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"Die Anklage" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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