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court proceedings
The formal process before a court, regulated by law, in which a legal dispute or criminal offense is decided.
Das Gerichtsverfahren gegen den Angeklagten dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The court proceedings against the defendant lasted several weeks.
The word is made up of 'Gericht' (court) and 'Verfahren' (proceedings/process). So it literally means proceedings that take place before a court.
Ein Gerichtsverfahren kann sehr teuer sein.
Court proceedings can be very expensive.
Certain verbs are often used with 'Gerichtsverfahren' (court proceedings). You can 'einleiten' (initiate/begin) proceedings, 'führen' (conduct) them, or in the end 'gewinnen' (win) or 'verlieren' (lose) them.
Die Firma hat gegen den Konkurrenten ein Gerichtsverfahren eingeleitet.
The company initiated court proceedings against its competitor.
'Gerichtsverfahren' (court proceedings) is a formal term from legal language. You often find it in the news, official documents, and legal texts.
Die Zeitung berichtete ausführlich über das Gerichtsverfahren.
The newspaper reported in detail on the court proceedings.
process / trial
'der Prozess' and 'das Gerichtsverfahren' can both refer to a case before a court. 'Gerichtsverfahren' is more precise and more formal: it emphasizes that everything takes place before a court according to legal rules. 'Prozess' is shorter and very common in everyday language, especially when talking about guilt, punishment, or a dispute in court. The important point is: 'Prozess' also has other meanings, for example a development or a sequence of events. 'Gerichtsverfahren' refers only to the legal procedure before a court.
Während des Gerichtsverfahrens müssen mehrere Zeugen aussagen.
Several witnesses have to testify during the court proceedings.
Der Prozess gegen den ehemaligen Mitarbeiter beginnt nächste Woche.
The trial against the former employee begins next week.