Usage Note
strafrechtlich verfolgen (or strafverfolgen) means to initiate and carry forward criminal proceedings against a person; press reports often say jemanden strafrechtlich verfolgen when describing a decision to prosecute.
Examples
"Der Staat kann solche Taten strafverfolgen."
Natural Translation
The state can criminally prosecute such acts.
Literal Translation
The state can such acts criminally-prosecute.
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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