prosecution in German

prosecution in German is Strafverfolgung, Verfolgung, strafrechtliche Verfolgung — prosecution means the legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime in court.

prosecution in German

Strafverfolgung

noun

(legal) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.

Verfolgung

noun

(legal) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.

strafrechtliche Verfolgung

noun

(legal) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.

Strafverfolgungsbehörde

noun

(legal) In many countries, a legal body and institution, usually part of the state apparatus, empowered to perform prosecution. Prosecutor's Office. See Prosecutor.

verfolgende Behörde

noun

(legal) In many countries, a legal body and institution, usually part of the state apparatus, empowered to perform prosecution. Prosecutor's Office. See Prosecutor.

What does "prosecution" mean?

noun The legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime in court.
"The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant."
noun The lawyer or legal team bringing a criminal case against someone.
"The prosecution called its first witness on Monday morning."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

prosecution in a sentence

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
She faces prosecution for embezzlement.
The prosecution called its first witness on Monday morning.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prosecution" in German?

"prosecution" in German is Strafverfolgung, Verfolgung, strafrechtliche Verfolgung. prosecution means: The legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime in court.

How do you use "prosecution" in a sentence?

Example: "The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant." In German, "prosecution" is Strafverfolgung, Verfolgung, strafrechtliche Verfolgung.

Are there other ways to say "prosecution" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "prosecution": Strafverfolgung, Verfolgung, strafrechtliche Verfolgung, Strafverfolgungsbehörde, verfolgende Behörde.

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