Amtsmissbrauch
abuse of office; misuse of authority
noun AHMT-smis-brow-kh Rare
Usage Note
Amtsmissbrauch is a criminal offence in German law (§ 339 StGB); it covers deliberate violation of official duties by public servants, and can result in prison sentences and removal from office.
Examples
"Der Beamte wurde wegen Amtsmissbrauchs angeklagt."
Natural Translation
The civil servant was charged with abuse of office.
Literal Translation
The official was charged because of abuse of office.
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