das Vollstreckungsverfahren
Translation
enforcement proceedings, execution procedure
Examples
Das Vollstreckungsverfahren gegen den Schuldner wurde eingeleitet.
The enforcement proceedings against the debtor have been initiated.
Grammar Patterns
to initiate enforcement proceedings ((against sb./sth.)) ein Vollstreckungsverfahren ((gegen j-n/et4)) einleiten The court initiated enforcement proceedings.
Similar Words
die Zwangsvollstreckung (compulsory enforcement), das Exekutionsverfahren (execution procedure)
Etymology
A compound of 'Vollstreckung' (enforcement) and 'Verfahren' (procedure). 'Voll' (full) + 'strecken' (to stretch) implies the full reach of the law.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'procedure' for the 'full stretching' (enforcement) of a legal judgment. A highly specific legal term.