Zeugenschutzprogramm
witness protection programme
noun TSOY-gen-shoots-pro-grahm Rare
Usage Note
Zeugenschutzprogramm is the state scheme that provides new identities and relocation for witnesses at risk; admission requires a formal Zeugenschutzvereinbarung (protection agreement) with the investigating authority.
Examples
"Der Kronzeuge wurde in ein Zeugenschutzprogramm aufgenommen."
Natural Translation
The key witness was admitted to a witness protection programme.
Literal Translation
The crown-witness was in a witness-protection-programme admitted.
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