Usage Note
Verwarnung is a formal official warning, either by a court (Verwarnung mit Strafvorbehalt — conditional conviction) or by police/administrative authorities. Milder than prosecution; used for minor first offences.
Examples
"Der Richter erteilte dem Jugendlichen eine Verwarnung statt einer Strafe."
Natural Translation
The judge issued the young person a formal warning instead of a punishment.
Literal Translation
The judge issued the young-person a warning instead of a punishment.
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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