Strafmilderung
mitigation of sentence; reduction of penalty
noun SHTRAHF-mil-de-roong Rare
Usage Note
Strafmilderung can result from mitigating circumstances (Milderungsgründe) such as a confession, prior clean record, or remorse; defence lawyers argue for Strafmilderung during the sentencing phase.
Examples
"Das Gericht gewährte Strafmilderung wegen des umfassenden Geständnisses."
Natural Translation
The court granted mitigation of sentence because of the full confession.
Literal Translation
The court granted sentence-mitigation because of the comprehensive confession.
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