Usage Note
strafrechtlich modifies legal matters relating to criminal law; strafrechtlich verfolgen (to prosecute criminally) contrasts with zivilrechtlich (in civil law). A common phrase is strafrechtlich relevant (relevant under criminal law).
Examples
"Das Verhalten könnte strafrechtlich relevant sein."
Natural Translation
The conduct could be relevant under criminal law.
Literal Translation
The behaviour could criminally relevant be.
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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