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das Ermittlungsverfahren

investigation, preliminary proceedings, inquiry

Ein Ermittlungsverfahren wurde eingeleitet.

An investigation has been initiated.

Das Ermittlungsverfahren gegen ihn läuft noch.

The investigation against him is still ongoing.

to initiate an investigation ((against sb.)) ein Ermittlungsverfahren ((gegen j-n)) einleiten The police initiated an investigation against the suspect.

die Untersuchung (examination), die Nachforschung (inquiry)

A compound of 'Ermittlung' (investigation) and 'Verfahren' (procedure).

Literally means 'investigation procedure'. Break it down to remember its meaning.

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