die Vollstreckung
Translation
enforcement, execution, foreclosure
Examples
Die Vollstreckung des Urteils wurde angeordnet.
The enforcement of the judgment was ordered.
Der Gerichtsvollzieher ist für die Vollstreckung zuständig.
The bailiff is responsible for the enforcement.
Grammar Patterns
die Vollstreckung ((et2)) the enforcement of (sth.) The enforcement of the will took months.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Durchführung (execution), Exekution (execution), Umsetzung (implementation)
Etymology
From the verb 'vollstrecken', which is 'voll' (full) + 'strecken' (to stretch, here: to carry out). The '-ung' suffix creates a noun. It means to fully carry out or execute.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fully stretching' (voll + strecken) the arm of the law to enforce a judgment.