Einlassung
statement made by the accused; defendant's account
noun EYN-las-soong Rare
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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