No. 3,880 in German
strafbefehl
"Strafbefehl" is a penal order issued by a court to impose a fine or punishment without a trial.
In a sentence
Der Strafbefehl wurde heute vom Gericht ausgestellt.
The penal order was issued by the court today.
In this sentence, 'strafbefehl' refers to a formal order issued by a legal authority concerning a penalty or sanction.
Die Anwältin legte Einspruch gegen den Strafbefehl ein.
The lawyer filed an objection against the penal order.
Here, 'strafbefehl' is used specifically in the context of legal procedures where objections can be raised against it.
Nach Erhalt des Strafbefehls zahlte der Fahrer die Geldstrafe.
After receiving the penal order, the driver paid the fine.
This sentence illustrates the application of 'strafbefehl' in dealing with a legal fine or monetary penalty resulting from the issued order.
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