Usage Note
Strafregister is the official database of criminal convictions; in Germany it is maintained as the Bundeszentralregister. An extract (Führungszeugnis) is often required for employment in sensitive positions.
Examples
"Der Eintrag im Strafregister wurde nach zehn Jahren gelöscht."
Natural Translation
The entry in the criminal record register was deleted after ten years.
Literal Translation
The entry in the criminal-record was after ten years deleted.
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Related Words
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- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
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- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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