Usage Note
Strafmaß refers to the degree or quantum of punishment imposed by a court. Das Strafmaß festsetzen means to determine the sentence. Commonly discussed in news coverage of court verdicts.
Examples
"Das Strafmaß wird durch die Schwere der Tat und Vorstrafen beeinflusst."
Natural Translation
The level of punishment is influenced by the severity of the act and prior convictions.
Literal Translation
The punishment-measure is through the severity of-the deed and prior-sentences influenced.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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