Usage Note
Hauptverhandlung is the core oral phase of a criminal trial where evidence is presented, witnesses are heard, and the verdict is reached; it begins after the court admits the Anklageschrift (indictment).
Examples
"Die Hauptverhandlung beginnt am nächsten Montag."
Natural Translation
The main trial begins next Monday.
Literal Translation
The main-hearing begins on the next Monday.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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