Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From straf +‎ maatregel.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɑfˌmaːtˌreː.ɣəl/
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  • Hyphenation: straf‧maat‧re‧gel

Noun edit

strafmaatregel m (plural strafmaatregelen or strafmaatregels, diminutive strafmaatregeltje n)

  1. punitive sanction (penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure)
    1. (Netherlands) a measure imposed on a convict by a judge that is independent of the sentence
      Synonym: maatregel