der Straftatbestand
Translation
criminal offence, elements of a crime, corpus delicti
Examples
Der Straftatbestand des Diebstahls ist erfüllt.
The elements of the crime of theft are met.
Grammar Patterns
to meet the elements of ((a crime)) to meet the elements of a crime The elements of the crime of theft are met.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Delikt (offence)
Etymology
A compound of 'Straftat' (criminal act) and 'Bestand' (component, element). The components that make up a criminal act.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Straf' (penalty) + 'Tat' (act) + 'Bestand' (elements). The elements of a punishable act.