der Haftbefehl, -e
arrest warrant
Ein Dokument von einem Gericht, das erlaubt, eine Person festzunehmen und in Gewahrsam zu nehmen.
The German word "Haftbefehl" is a compound noun made up of:
- Haft — meaning "detention" or "custody"
- Befehl — meaning "order" or "command"
"Haftbefehl" means "arrest warrant", a legal document authorizing the police to detain a person.
Similar words:
- "Festnahmeanordnung" (detention order)
- "Polizeigewahrsam" (police custody)
Difference:
"Haftbefehl" specifically refers to the legal warrant authorizing arrest, whereas "Festnahme" is the act of detention, and "Polizeigewahrsam" is the situation of being held by police custody, not necessarily based on a warrant.
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Examples
Ein Haftbefehl wurde gegen den Verdächtigen ausgestellt.noun
An arrest warrant was issued against the suspect.
Ein Haftbefehl wurde ausgestellt.noun
An arrest warrant was issued.
Der Richter unterschrieb den Haftbefehl.noun
The judge signed the arrest warrant.
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