der Platzverweis, -e

Definition & meaning

A Platzverweis is a formal order or instruction for a person to leave a specific location. It is typically used in two primary contexts:

1. Legal/Police context: An official order issued by the police or authorities requiring someone to vacate a place immediately and stay away for a certain period. This is often used to prevent crimes, resolve conflicts, or maintain public order (e.g., in cases of domestic violence or at large protests).
2. Sports context: A penalty in sports (most commonly soccer) where a player is ordered to leave the field of play. This occurs when a player receives a red card or two yellow cards, resulting in their disqualification from the remainder of the match.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a masculine compound noun consisting of two parts:

• Platz: meaning "place," "spot," "square," or "field" (in sports).
• Verweis: derived from the verb verweisen (to refer, or in this context, to expel/banish).

Grammatically, it is declined as follows:

• Nominative: der Platzverweis
• Genitive: des Platzverweis(es)
• Dative: dem Platzverweis(e)
• Accusative: den Platzverweis
• Plural: die Platzverweise

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Platzverweis in a legal context is often synonymous with Wegweisung↗ or Aufenthaltsverbot↗.
• In a sports context, it is synonymous with Feldverweis↗ or Ausschluss↗.

Antonyms:

• Aufenthaltsgenehmigung↗ (residence or stay permit)
• Zutrittserlaubnis↗ (permission to enter)