This is the 2971st most frequent Dutch word.
berecht
"Berecht" means "tried" or "judged" in a legal context.
Here, 'berecht' is used in its legal context, meaning the suspect was subject to a trial or legal judgment.
De verdachte werd berecht voor zijn daden.
The suspect was tried for his actions.
In this sentence, 'berecht' refers to the process of legal judgment being carried out by an authority.
Of je schuldig bent, zal worden berecht door de rechtbank.
Whether you are guilty will be determined by the court.
Here, 'berecht' emphasizes the value of fairness in the legal process, applying the verb in a general principle.