abschaffen
to abolish
to get rid of
Wollen wir die Steuern abschaffen?
Do we want to abolish taxes?
German vocabulary topic
Words on the topic: Law Vocabulary
This topic covers law-related words such as trial, defendant, contract, and legislation. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone interested in legal English. Translations and usage examples are provided.
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Anklage
accusation
Er erhebt Anklage.
He is pressing charges.
Beweise
evidence
proof
Hast du Beweise dafür?
Do you have evidence for this?
Detention
detention
Hast du schonmal Nachsitzen gehabt?
Have you ever had detention?
Diebstahl
theft
Ist das ein Diebstahl?
Is this a theft?
Entscheidung
decision
Die Entscheidungen waren schwer.
The decisions were difficult.
Erbe
inheritance
heritage
Ist das Ihr Erbe?
Is this your inheritance?
Fall
case
event
Ist das dein Ernst, im Fall?
Are you serious, in case?
Gebot
bid
command
Du sollst das Gebot achten.
You shall respect the commandment.
Genehmigung
permission
approval
Brauchen wir eine Genehmigung?
Do we need permits?
Gericht
dish
court, meal
Ist das Gericht scharf?
Is the dish spicy?
Gesetzgebung
legislation
lawmaking
Ist die Gesetzgebung fair?
Is the legislation fair?
Gewalt
violence
force
Hast du Gewalt erlebt?
Have you experienced violence?
Klage
lawsuit
complaint
Die Klagen sind berechtigt.
The complaints are justified.
konsultieren
to consult
Konsultieren Sie einen Arzt!
Consult a doctor!
kriminell
criminal
felonious
Ist er wirklich kriminell?
Is he really a criminal?
Schaden
damage
harm
Die Schäden am Auto sind groß.
The damage to the car is extensive.
Schuld
guilt
blame
Wer hat die Schuld?
Who is to blame?
schulden
to owe
to be in debt
Hast du mir noch Schulden?
Do you still owe me?
Unschuld
innocence
guiltlessness
Bist du sicher in deiner Unschuld?
Are you sure of your innocence?
untersuchen
to investigate
to examine
Kann ich das untersuchen?
Can I investigate this?
verantwortlich
responsible
Wer ist verantwortlich?
Who is responsible?
verletzen
to injure
to hurt, to offend
Hast du dich verletzt?
Did you get hurt?
Verteidigung
defense
Ist das deine Verteidigung?
Is that your defense?
Zulassung
admission
approval
Die Zulassungen hängen aus.
The permits are posted.
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