Der Durchsuchungsbefehl
Example: Der Polizist zeigte den Durchsuchungsbefehl vor dem Betreten.
Definition
"Der Durchsuchungsbefehl" is a legal term referring to an official written order issued by a court or authorized authority allowing police or officials to search a specific place or person for evidence related to a crime. For example, a police officer must present the "Durchsuchungsbefehl" before entering.
Etymology
The word "Durchsuchungsbefehl" comes from the German words "durchsuchen" meaning 'to search through' and "Befehl" meaning 'order' or 'command.' It literally means 'search order,' reflecting its function as a command permitting a search. Did you know that its use is strictly regulated to protect privacy rights?
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"Der Durchsuchungsbefehl" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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