die Zwangsmaßnahme
Translation
coercive measure, compulsory measure, enforcement action
Examples
Die Polizei ergriff eine Zwangsmaßnahme.
The police took a coercive measure.
Zwangsmaßnahmen sind manchmal notwendig.
Coercive measures are sometimes necessary.
Grammar Patterns
to take a coercive measure eine Zwangsmaßnahme ((ergreifen/treffen)) The police took a coercive measure.
coercive measures ((against sb.)) Zwangsmaßnahmen ((gegen j-n)) The state imposed coercive measures against the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Sanktion (sanction), die Strafmaßnahme (punitive measure); Antonyms: die freiwillige Maßnahme (voluntary measure)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Zwang' (coercion) + 's' (linking element) + 'Maßnahme' (measure).
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: 'Zwang' (force/coercion) and 'Maßnahme' (measure). A measure taken by force.