This is the 6340th most frequent Dutch word.
strafrecht
Criminal law.
In this sentence, 'strafrecht' refers to the legal framework concerning crimes and their punishments in a jurisdiction.
Het strafrecht bepaalt de straffen voor misdrijven.
Criminal law determines the penalties for crimes.
Here, 'strafrecht' signifies the academic field focusing on laws related to crime and punishment.
Hij studeert strafrecht aan de universiteit.
He studies criminal law at the university.
In this case, 'strafrecht' denotes the sector of law practice dealing with penal cases and legal defense.