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Einlassung

statement made by the accused; defendant's account

noun EYN-las-soong Rare
People & Society Law

Usage Note

Einlassung in criminal procedure is the defendant's own version of events, distinct from testimony by witnesses; a defendant may give a Einlassung or remain silent, and the court must evaluate it critically.

Examples

"Die Einlassung des Angeklagten widersprach den Aussagen der Zeugen."

Natural Translation

The defendant's account contradicted the witnesses' statements.

Literal Translation

The statement of the accused contradicted the statements of the witnesses.

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