Example: Die Strafverfolgung bei schweren Verbrechen ist sehr wichtig.
Definition
"Die Strafverfolgung" refers to the process of investigating, prosecuting, and legally pursuing individuals or entities accused of committing crimes, especially serious offenses. It ensures that offenders are held accountable and justice is served within the legal system.
Translations
prosecution
la persecución penal
de vervolging
la persecució penal
la poursuite pénale
Etymology
The term "die Strafverfolgung" comes from the German words "Straf" meaning punishment and "Verfolgung" meaning pursuit or prosecution. Together, they describe the act of pursuing punishment, reflecting the legal process of holding criminals accountable. Did you know that "Verfolgung" is related to the English word "persecution"?
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"Die Strafverfolgung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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