Anklage

indictment

noun AN-klah-ge Rare

Also means

charge

Usage Note

Anklage is the formal charge brought against an accused person, marking the move from investigation to trial. The prosecutor erhebt Anklage (brings charges) and the Angeklagte faces it. From anklagen (to accuse); the plural is Anklagen.

Examples

"Die Anklage wirft ihm schwere Untreue vor."

Natural Translation

The indictment accuses him of serious breach of trust.

Literal Translation

The indictment throws him heavy breach-of-trust before.

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