Strafschärfung
aggravation of sentence; increased penalty
noun SHTRAHF-shehr-foong Rare
Usage Note
Strafschärfung applies when aggravating factors (Erschwerungsgründe) such as premeditation, cruelty, or multiple previous convictions justify a harsher sentence than the statutory minimum.
Examples
"Die Vorstrafen des Täters führten zu einer deutlichen Strafschärfung."
Natural Translation
The perpetrator's previous convictions led to a significant aggravation of sentence.
Literal Translation
The prior-convictions of the perpetrator led to a clear sentence-aggravation.
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