der Haftbefehl
Translation
arrest warrant, warrant of arrest
Examples
Die Polizei hat einen Haftbefehl gegen ihn.
The police have an arrest warrant for him.
Ein Haftbefehl wurde erlassen.
An arrest warrant was issued.
Grammar Patterns
to issue an arrest warrant ((against sb.)) einen Haftbefehl ((gegen j-n)) erlassen The prosecutor issued an arrest warrant against the suspect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Festnahmebefehl; Antonyms: Freispruch (acquittal)
Etymology
Composed of 'Haft' (custody, detention) and 'Befehl' (order, command). Literally an 'order for custody'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'command' (Befehl) to take someone into 'custody' (Haft).