Die Kriminalitätsbekämpfung
Example: Die Kriminalitätsbekämpfung erfordert enge Zusammenarbeit der Polizei.
Definition
"Die Kriminalitätsbekämpfung" refers to the efforts and measures taken to prevent, reduce, or eliminate criminal activities within a society. It involves coordinated actions by law enforcement, government agencies, and communities to maintain public safety and order.
Etymology
The German word "die Kriminalitätsbekämpfung" is a compound made up of "Kriminalität" meaning 'crime' and "Bekämpfung" meaning 'combating' or 'fight against.' It directly translates to 'crime fighting.' The term highlights the active process of addressing crime, combining Latin roots from 'criminalis' and Germanic elements in 'bekämpfen.'
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"Die Kriminalitätsbekämpfung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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