die Umweltschutzverletzung
Translation
environmental protection violation, violation of environmental law
Examples
Die Firma wurde wegen Umweltschutzverletzungen bestraft.
The company was punished for violations of environmental law.
Grammar Patterns
wegen ((et2)) because of (sth.) The company was punished because of an environmental violation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Umweltdelikt, Umweltvergehen
Etymology
A compound of 'Umwelt' (environment) + 'Schutz' (protection) + 'Verletzung' (violation, injury). A violation of environmental protection.
Memory Tips
Break it down: Umwelt (environment) + Schutz (protection) + Verletzung (violation). Think of 'injuring' (verletzen) the environmental protection laws.