der Streitfall
Translation
dispute, case of conflict, legal case, point of contention
Examples
Dies ist ein komplizierter Streitfall.
This is a complicated dispute.
Der Streitfall wurde vor Gericht geklärt.
The dispute was settled in court.
Grammar Patterns
((a dispute)) ((to settle / bring to court)) to settle / bring a dispute to court The dispute between the neighbours was settled amicably.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conflict, confrontation; Antonyms: agreement, harmony
Etymology
From 'Streit' (dispute, argument) + 'Fall' (case). Literally a 'dispute case'.
Memory Tips
When there is a 'Streit' (argument), it can become a 'Fall' (case) for a lawyer.