Straferlass

German

Etymology

From Strafe (“punishment”) + Erlass (“remission, decree”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtʁaːfʔɛʁˌlas/

Noun

Straferlass m (strong, genitive Straferlasses, plural Straferlasse)

  1. remission of a punishment, especially a prison sentence or fine
    Der Häftling erhielt einen Straferlass wegen guter Führung. ― The inmate received a remission of sentence for good behavior.

Declension

Declension of Straferlass [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Straferlass die Straferlasse
genitive eines des Straferlasses der Straferlasse
dative einem dem Straferlass, Straferlasse1 den Straferlassen
accusative einen den Straferlass die Straferlasse

1Now rare, see notes.

Synonyms

See also

  • Strafaussetzung, Haftverkürzung, Strafzettel, Strafverzicht

Further reading

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