strafzaak

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Etymology[edit]

Compound of straf ((criminal) punishment) +‎ zaak ((court) case).

Noun[edit]

strafzaak f (plural strafzaken, diminutive strafzaakje n)

  1. A criminal court case, trial under criminal law, where the accused risks mandatory punishment regardless of claims.
    Synonym: strafproces
    Antonym: burgerlijke zaak