Usage Note
Beschlagnahme is the official act of seizing property — evidence, contraband, or assets — by law enforcement or a court; it must be ordered or confirmed by a judge in most cases under German procedural law.
Examples
"Gegen die Beschlagnahme seiner Computer legte er Beschwerde ein."
Natural Translation
He filed a complaint against the seizure of his computers.
Literal Translation
Against the seizure of his computers lodged he complaint.
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Related Words
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- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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