der Wiederholungsfall
Translation
case of recurrence, repeat offense, relapse
Examples
Dies ist bereits ein Wiederholungsfall.
This is already a case of recurrence.
Im Wiederholungsfall droht eine höhere Strafe.
In case of a repeat offense, a higher penalty is threatened.
Grammar Patterns
in ((the Wiederholungsfall)) in case of recurrence Im Wiederholungsfall droht eine höhere Strafe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rezidiv (relapse), Rückfall (relapse); Antonyms: Erstfall (first case), Einzelfall (isolated case)
Etymology
From 'Wiederholung' (repetition) + 's' (linking element) + 'Fall' (case). It literally means a 'repetition case'.
Memory Tips
Think of a legal or medical 'Fall' (case) that is a 'Wiederholung' (repetition). This helps place it in the correct context.