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

Related terms

• strafrechter