Also means
obligation to appear as a witness
Usage Note
Zeugenpflicht is the legal duty to appear before a court or authority and give truthful testimony. Refusal can result in a fine or, in serious cases, detention. Certain professions are granted Zeugnisverweigerungsrecht (right to refuse testimony).
Examples
"Er wurde wegen Verletzung der Zeugenpflicht mit einem Ordnungsgeld belegt."
Natural Translation
He was fined for violating the duty to testify.
Literal Translation
He was because-of violation of-the duty-to-testify with a fine covered.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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