Nebenkläger
accessory prosecutor; private co-plaintiff in criminal proceedings
noun NAY-ben-klay-ger Rare
Usage Note
Nebenkläger refers to a victim who joins a criminal prosecution as an additional party alongside the state prosecutor. Nebenkläger may question witnesses and give closing statements but cannot independently bring charges.
Examples
"Die Geschädigte trat als Nebenklägerin auf und schilderte die Tat aus ihrer Sicht."
Natural Translation
The victim appeared as a co-plaintiff and described the act from her perspective.
Literal Translation
The injured-party stepped as co-plaintiff forward and described the act from her perspective.
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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