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Verbrechen

serious crime

noun fer-BREKH-en Rare
People & Society Crime

Also means

felony

Usage Note

Verbrechen is a grave crime, in German law one carrying a minimum of one year imprisonment. It is heavier than a Vergehen. The plural is identical: die Verbrechen. A crime against humanity is a Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit.

Examples

"Mord gilt als eines der schwersten Verbrechen."

Natural Translation

Murder counts as one of the most serious crimes.

Literal Translation

Murder counts as one of-the most-serious crimes.

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