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Hausfriedensbruch

trespass; unlawful entry

noun HOWS-freed-ens-brookh Rare
People & Society Crime

Usage Note

Hausfriedensbruch (§ 123 StGB) is the offence of entering or remaining in a property without the occupant's consent. It includes homes, offices, and enclosed land. Literally 'breach of domestic peace'.

Examples

"Der Mann wurde wegen Hausfriedensbruchs angezeigt, nachdem er in das Gebäude eingedrungen war."

Natural Translation

The man was reported for trespass after he had broken into the building.

Literal Translation

The man was because-of house-peace-breach reported, after he into the building broken-in had.

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