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Tatwaffe

murder weapon; weapon used in the crime

noun TAHT-vah-fe Rare
People & Society Crime

Usage Note

Tatwaffe is the weapon or instrument used to commit a specific crime; it is a key item of physical evidence (Beweismittel). Police say die Tatwaffe sicherstellen (to secure the weapon used).

Examples

"Die Tatwaffe wurde in der Nähe des Tatorts gefunden."

Natural Translation

The weapon used in the crime was found near the crime scene.

Literal Translation

The crime-weapon was in the vicinity of the crime-scene found.

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