die Staatsanwaltschaft, -en
public prosecutor's office · prosecution · prosecutor
Eine Behörde, die Verbrechen untersucht, Beweise sammelt und vor Gericht Anklage gegen eine verdächtige Person erhebt.
The German word "Staatsanwaltschaft" is a noun that refers to the "public prosecutor's office" or "district attorney's office". It is made up of "Staat" (meaning "state") and "Anwaltschaft" (meaning "advocacy" or "representation provided by an attorney"). As such, it denotes the official government body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases. Words with related meanings include "Anklagebehörde" (prosecuting authority) and "Ermittlungsbehörde" (investigative authority). The main difference with terms like "Anklagebehörde" or "Ermittlungsbehörde" is that "Staatsanwaltschaft" specifically refers to the office and its function within the legal system as the formal prosecuting party, as opposed to more general terms regarding the prosecuting or investigative process.
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Examples
Die Staatsanwaltschaft ist für die strafrechtlichen Ermittlungen zuständig.noun
The public prosecutor's office is responsible for criminal investigations.
Eine Anklage wird von der Staatsanwaltschaft vorbereitet.noun
An indictment is being prepared by the prosecution.
Die Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt in dem Fall.noun
The public prosecutor's office is investigating the case.
Gegen den Angeklagten ermittelt die Staatsanwaltschaft.noun
The public prosecutor's office is investigating the accused.
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