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Strafvollstreckung

enforcement of a criminal sentence

noun SHTRAHF-fol-shtre-koong Rare

Also means

execution of a penalty

Usage Note

Strafvollstreckung covers the phase after sentencing when the penalty is actually carried out; the Strafvollstreckungskammer is a special court section that supervises conditions of imprisonment.

Examples

"Die Strafvollstreckung wurde wegen einer schweren Erkrankung ausgesetzt."

Natural Translation

Enforcement of the sentence was suspended due to a serious illness.

Literal Translation

The sentence-enforcement was because of a serious illness suspended.

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