Usage Note
freilassen is a separable verb used for releasing someone from custody, captivity, or detention. Common in legal and political contexts: einen Gefangenen freilassen. The noun is Freilassung.
Examples
"Nach dem Freispruch wurde der Häftling sofort freigelassen."
Natural Translation
After the acquittal, the prisoner was immediately released.
Literal Translation
After the acquittal, was the prisoner immediately released.
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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