Ordnungswidrigkeit

German

Etymology

From ordnungswidrig (contrary to [public] order) + -keit (-ness, -ty). Further analysable as Ordnung (order) + -s- + widrig (contrary) + -keit.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔrd.nʊŋsˌviː.drɪç.kaɪ̯t/
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Noun

Ordnungswidrigkeit f (genitive Ordnungswidrigkeit, plural Ordnungswidrigkeiten)

  1. (Germany) infraction, contravention (an illegal but non-criminal deed, often subject to a civil penalty, e.g. speeding)
    Synonym: (Austria) Verwaltungsdelikt

Usage notes

  • The term is sometimes comparable to that of misdemeanor in US law, but must be distinguished. A misdemeanor is a lesser crime, while an Ordnungswidrigkeit is considered entirely outside the realm of crime.

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