strafproces

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of straf (“(criminal) punishment”) +‎ proces (“court case, trial”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɑf.proːˌsɛs/
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  • Hyphenation: straf‧pro‧ces

Noun

strafproces f (plural strafprocessen, diminutive strafprocesje n)

  1. A criminal court case, trial under criminal law, where the accused risks mandatory punishment regardless of damages.
    Synonym: strafzaak
    Antonym: burgerlijke zaak
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