Täter-Opfer-Ausgleich
victim-offender mediation
noun TE-ter-OP-fer-OWS-glykh Rare
Usage Note
Täter-Opfer-Ausgleich is a restorative-justice process in which offender and victim, supported by a mediator, reach a negotiated agreement. A successful outcome can reduce or eliminate the sentence.
Examples
"Im Rahmen des Täter-Opfer-Ausgleichs entschuldigte sich der Täter persönlich."
Natural Translation
Within the framework of victim-offender mediation the offender apologised in person.
Literal Translation
Within the framework of-the victim-offender-mediation apologised the offender personally.
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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